ICE Freezes Counterfeit Goods Sold on Websites
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is using court orders to seize domain names of sites selling counterfeit goods. Once seized, the website...
View ArticleGalliano might get front row… in the big house
After hearing about the anti-Semetic rant, reading Melissa’s post, and watching the youtube video (disclaimer: offensive content), I figured it was only a matter of time before fashion designer John...
View ArticleTop Ten Fake List
Take a look at this article published by the Daily Finance about the The 10 Most Counterfeited Products Sold in America. Footwear rounded out the top of the list for the 4th year in a row, representing...
View ArticleEconomist’s Trademark Label Value Study
Take a look at this study article by the Economist regarding designer brands and counterfeit labels. While it comes as no surprise that more and more people do not care about the authenticity of their...
View ArticleLatest Search and Seizures
In Skokie, Cook County Illinois , over $250,000 of counterfeited sports gear was seized from a warehouse in the suburbs of Chicago. Ki Hwan Ahn, the store’s owner, has been investigated by police after...
View ArticleChoo-less Jimmy?
Rumors have been circulating about potential bidders for the sale of the luxury brand label Jimmy Choo Ltd. The man behind the fashion label, however is out of the running. According to Elle UK (and...
View ArticleProtecting Creativity: A Goal in the Battle Against Counterfeiting?
Being the proud owner of a knockoff Chanel classic flag bag might seem innocent enough (and cause temporary delusions of wealth and relevance), but that small, synthetic object is a powerful symbol of...
View ArticleChristian Louboutin Appeals Trademark Decision
Picture yourself at an event in an elegant room at the Pierre or at a table in a vulgar New York City club. In both places, you will probably spot at least one person wearing them. The lacquered red...
View ArticleLouis Vuitton Heist
Just a week after the Marc Jacob’s Spring 2012 collection was stolen during its transfer from Paris to London, the Wall Street Journal reports that 300,000 euros [$400, 760 at current exchange] of...
View ArticlePinault Fires Back at Louboutin’s “Plagiarism” Accusations
According to WWD, François-Henri Pinault shot back today against accusations that his luxury group supports plagiarism at a press conference following the publication of PPR’s 2011 results. Pinault was...
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Gucci Awarded $4.7M in Guess Case
Anyone who has walked into a Guess store in the past four years has probably noticed that the company’s handbags resemble the iconic Gucci pattern. Sure, both brands start with the letter “G,” but...
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