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Protecting intellectual property is crucial for any successful video game franchise. Recently, two industry titans, Ubisoft and Microsoft, took a stand against the unauthorized sale of merchandise related to their popular titles, Assassin's Creed and Minecraft. These lawsuits highlight the ongoing battle against counterfeiting within the gaming industry. Ubisoft and Microsoft Sue Over A Multi-Platform Assault: Targeting Unlicensed Merchandise Both Ubisoft and Microsoft filed lawsuits targeting the sale of unlicensed merchandise on various online marketplaces. These marketplaces, including iOffer, Wish, Amazon, Walmart, and eCRATER, allegedly hosted third-party sellers offering counterfeit products that infringed upon the intellectual property rights of the respective companies. Deception Through Imitation: The Problem of Counterfeit Merchandise The lawsuits allege that the infringing merchandise uses recognizable elements from the Assassin's Creed and Minecraft franchises. These imitations are likely designed to deceive consumers into believing they are purchasing genuine, officially licensed products. Ubisoft specifically mentions that counterfeit sellers leverage SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tactics to gain a higher ranking in online searches compared to legitimate merchandise. This deceptive practice makes it difficult for consumers to find authentic products and increases the likelihood of them unknowingly purchasing counterfeits. A Persistent Problem: The Elusive Nature of Counterfeiters One of the significant challenges in combating counterfeit merchandise is the sellers' ability to evade detection and legal repercussions. The lawsuits mention that these sellers have employed tactics like changing company names or utilizing websites hosted on non-US servers to avoid previous litigation attempts. This highlights the need for a multi-pronged approach, combining legal action with cooperation from online marketplaces to effectively shut down counterfeit operations. Protecting Intellectual Property: The Goals of the Lawsuits Both Ubisoft and Microsoft aim to achieve specific outcomes through their respective lawsuits: Cease: The lawsuits seek to permanently halt the sale of unlicensed merchandise by the targeted sellers. This would prevent further infringement on their intellectual property rights. Preventative Measures: The lawsuits aim to establish legal precedents that discourage future attempts at counterfeiting these franchises' merchandise. Damages Recovery: Ubisoft has estimated damages of $2 million per intellectual property violation, indicating their intent to recover compensation for lost sales due to counterfeit products. Identifying the Source: While the initial lawsuits do not name specific sellers, a critical next step involves identifying the manufacturers and distributors in China, the primary source of many counterfeit goods. A Broader Issue: The Impact of Counterfeit Merchandise Counterfeit merchandise poses a significant threat to the video game industry beyond lost revenue for developers and publishers. Here's a breakdown of some of the negative consequences: Consumer Harm: Counterfeit products are often of inferior quality and may not meet safety standards. This can put consumers at risk and damage the reputation of the original brand. Loss of Jobs: The sale of counterfeit merchandise undercuts legitimate businesses and can lead to job losses within the gaming industry. Erosion of Trust: The prevalence of counterfeits can erode consumer trust in established brands and make it difficult for them to compete in the marketplace. FAQs Q: Why are Ubisoft and Microsoft suing over counterfeit merchandise? Ubisoft and Microsoft are suing to protect their intellectual property rights and prevent the sale of unlicensed merchandise that infringes upon their popular franchises, Assassin's Creed and Minecraft. Q: What are the risks of buying counterfeit video game merchandise? Counterfeit merchandise is often of inferior quality and may not meet safety standards. Additionally, purchasing counterfeits hurts the video game industry and can lead to job losses. Q: How do counterfeiters evade litigation? A: Some counterfeiters change company names or host websites on non-US servers to avoid legal repercussions, as highlighted in Ubisoft's lawsuit.

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Amazon: Turning Point, Guilty Plea in Counterfeit Case

  Unprecedented Success in the Battle Against Counterfeits

In a groundbreaking development, Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) joined forces with the Prada Group and other luxury brands to provide vital information and evidence to Chinese law enforcement. Consequently, this collaboration led to a guilty plea from a counterfeiter involved in the sale of counterfeit luxury goods, marking a significant turning point in the fight for Intellectual Property rights.   A Landmark Case Without Seized Counterfeit Products This case stands out as an exceptional milestone in the ongoing struggle against counterfeit goods. It represents an unusual scenario where a criminal referral from Amazon's CCU resulted in a criminal judgment. Importantly, this judgment was primarily based on evidence derived from overseas counterfeit sales records and fulfillment center inventory records located outside of China, rather than the typical reliance on seized counterfeit products.  

Departure from Conventional Legal Practices

Traditionally, courts issued criminal judgments when there was tangible evidence of counterfeits seized during law enforcement raids. In this case, however, the court primarily depended on information furnished by Amazon and luxury brands, including Prada.   Amazon's Early Detection and Referral to Chinese Authorities Amazon's CCU first detected the defendant's counterfeiting activities in 2021. Following rigorous internal investigations, Amazon initiated a criminal referral to the relevant regional Chinese enforcement agency, specifically the Public Security Bureau (PSB), to launch a criminal case. The court sentenced the individual to three years in prison, imposed a $25,000 fine, and will seize and destroy all proceeds acquired from the sale of counterfeit goods, along with their illicit inventory of counterfeit items.  

A Victory for Intellectual Property Protection

  Kebharu Smith, director of Amazon's CCU, stated, "The guilty plea is a significant win for Amazon's CCU, but more importantly, it's a win for all of those who share our commitment to tackling the industry-wide issue of counterfeiting. This successful result would not have been possible without the collaboration with law enforcement and luxury players such as the Prada Group. We are grateful for their support and look forward to continuing to take the fight to counterfeiters."   Francesca Secondari, Prada Group's General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer emphasized their unwavering commitment to eradicating the sale of counterfeit goods, aiming to protect their brands' integrity and ensure the high-quality standards expected by their customers. She praised the partnership with Amazon as a significant step forward in the ongoing battle against those who attempt to break the law and harm their customers.   Amazon's Ongoing Commitment to Counterfeit Prevention Amazon has deployed an array of automated protection technologies to prevent counterfeits from entering its platform. In 2022, Amazon's systems thwarted more than 800,000 attempts by bad actors to open new selling accounts before listing a single product for sale. Over 99% of listings suspected of being fraudulent or counterfeit were blocked or removed through Amazon's proactive, automated protections. Amazon continues its commitment to pursuing bad actors who seek to evade these protections and remains dedicated to upholding the integrity of its platform. In 2022, Amazon's CCU took legal action or referred over 1,300 criminals for investigation across the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and China, working closely with brands and law enforcement worldwide to hold wrongdoers accountable.   Sources: THX News & Amazon. Read the full article

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https://bit.ly/3NhAq7x - 🔐 Florida resident Onur Aksoy admitted guilt in the District of New Jersey for running a large-scale operation trafficking fraudulent and counterfeit Cisco networking equipment. He operated across a vast network, including at least 19 businesses in New Jersey and Florida, around 15 Amazon storefronts, and over 10 eBay storefronts. These entities were collectively responsible for importing tens of thousands of low-quality, modified computer networking devices with counterfeit Cisco branding from China and Hong Kong. The total estimated retail value of these devices is in the hundreds of millions. The operation generated over $100M in revenue, with Aksoy pocketing millions for personal gain. #CyberCrime #FraudulentBusiness 🏭 The devices, originally older, lower-model products, were transformed by Chinese counterfeiters to mimic new, enhanced, and more costly Cisco equipment. The counterfeiters incorporated pirated Cisco software and unauthorized, substandard components, and added counterfeit Cisco packaging. The final touch was the counterfeit Cisco labels, stickers, boxes, and documentation, designed to make the devices appear new and genuine. #CounterfeitGoods #IPTheft ⚠️ The counterfeit products sold by Aksoy's network were fraught with performance, functionality, and safety issues, often resulting in considerable damage to their users’ networks. Among his customers were hospitals, schools, government agencies, and the military, with some damage incidents costing users tens of thousands of dollars. #SafetyIssues #ConsumerRights 🚢 Between 2014 and 2022, Customs and Border Protection seized around 180 shipments of counterfeit Cisco devices en route to Aksoy’s network from China and Hong Kong. Aksoy used various methods to try to dodge scrutiny, including splitting up shipments, using fake delivery addresses, and using an alias, “Dave Durden,” in his dealings with Chinese co-conspirators. #IllegalOperations #CustomsSeizure 🛑 Despite seven cease and desist letters from Cisco between 2014 and 2019, Aksoy continued his illegal operations. In some instances, he even responded with forged documents via his attorney. Following a 2021 raid on Aksoy's warehouse, authorities seized over 1,156 counterfeit Cisco devices worth more than $7M. #LawEnforcement #CorporateCompliance 👨‍⚖️ Aksoy pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods, mail fraud, and wire fraud. Under his plea agreement, he faces a potential four to six and a half years in prison and will have to forfeit $15M in illicit gains and make full restitution to his victims. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 6.

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 Season of Gratitude, Counterfeit Goods, Smell Study

 Season of Gratitude, Counterfeit Goods, Smell Study

Are you feeling grateful? December marks the season of gratitude and giving. Autumn boasts cooler weather and nature’s spectacular showcase of colorful leaves on shrubs and trees as we ramp up for holiday festivities. We show our appreciation for living. Have you bought a designer bag at a discount price only to find out that it was a fake? How can you reduce your chances of buying counterfeit…

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The Decode app spots fakes with NFC

The Decode app spots fakes with NFC

The global trade of counterfeit goods reportedly rakes in half a trillion dollars per year, which isn’t good for anyone. (Except for the counterfeiters themselves, I suppose.) As the fakes industry continues to grow, brands are looking to technologies like RFID(radio-frequency identification) and NFC (near-field communication) to help authenticate their products. This is where Blue Bite,…

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The sale of counterfeit goods is a multi-billion dollar industry that can have negative impacts on consumers and fuel criminal organizations. In 2020, U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over 26,000 counterfeit goods shipments. We visited Steve Nethersole, a customs officer at JFK, to see how he’s spotting and stopping fakes. #CounterfeitGoods #JFK #CBP #Airport #FakeItems #Customs

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🇨🇳China's first e-commerce law offers consumers more protection | Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera English China has introduced a new law to regulate its vast e-commerce sector. The legislation aims to protect online consumers and intellectual property and clean up the country's reputation as a major source of fake goods. Companies or individuals who break the law could be fined up to $30m. Al Jazeera's Divya Gopalan reports from Hong Kong as part of our series looking into new laws for 2019. - Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/291RaQr - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1iHo6G4 - Check our website: http://bit.ly/2lOp4tL #China #ChinaE-CommerceLaw #CounterfeitGoods

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Amazon.com Inc to give more data on counterfeit goods to law enforcement

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Amazon.com Inc is planning to give more data on counterfeit goods to law enforcement in a further crackdown on fakes listed on its e-commerce sites, a person familiar with the program told Reuters.

The move comes as Amazon faces public scrutiny over how it polices counterfeits and allegedly unsafe products on its platform. Fakes have long frustrated top labels like Apple Inc and Nike Inc,…

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"Turkey has the second largest counterfeit market in the world. In 2010 it was measured at $3 billion. Because Turkey is not yet part of the EU, its copyright and trademark laws are surprisingly lax. There's writing on the wall suggesting that this may change soon. Last week, Turkey caught up with the EU's data protection standards, and as Turkey's relationship to Europe becomes friendlier, adopting their copyright standards—at least on paper—is nearly a foregone conclusion."