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EU hits AliExpress with record €550m fine over illegal goods
business1 month ago

EU hits AliExpress with record €550m fine over illegal goods

The European Commission fined AliExpress a record €550m for failing to adequately detect and curb illegal and unsafe products on its marketplace, marking the largest penalty under the Digital Services Act. A two-year investigation found weak detection systems, insufficient enforcement of penalties on traders, and product checks that could be easily circumvented. AliExpress plans to appeal and must present a remediation plan by 20 October.

via BBC|
#alibaba#aliexpress#business
"Stay Safe and Secure: Tips to Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams and Email Fraud"
consumer-protection2 years ago

"Stay Safe and Secure: Tips to Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams and Email Fraud"

As online shopping continues to grow in popularity, consumers need to be vigilant in avoiding holiday scams. Online rip-offs can involve counterfeit goods, items that never arrive, and ridiculous return policies. To avoid falling victim to scams, shoppers should research the seller, check for complaints and reviews, and verify the legitimacy of the company. Scammers often target top brands such as Nike, NFL, Apple, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, and LEGO. Consumers should be cautious of fantastic deals on social media platforms and be wary of prices that are too good to be true. Counterfeit goods sold online can include a wide range of products, and shoppers are advised to buy directly from the manufacturer's website or thoroughly vet third-party sellers on online marketplaces.

via USA TODAY|
#better-business-bureau#consumer-protection#counterfeit-goods
Supreme Court Ruling Allows for Global Counterfeits: Say Hello to 'Dysney's Mickey Mouse' and 'MacDonald's Burgers'
intellectual-property-rights3 years ago

Supreme Court Ruling Allows for Global Counterfeits: Say Hello to 'Dysney's Mickey Mouse' and 'MacDonald's Burgers'

The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Abitron v. Hetronic ruled that the Lanham Act, which protects trademarks, does not apply if knockoff products are exclusively sold overseas. The Court's majority focused on interpreting the "American market" rather than protecting American businesses in the global marketplace. However, a concurring opinion acknowledged that a product's impact doesn't need to reach American shores to dilute a trademark's value. This decision opens the floodgates for international knockoffs, leaving American businesses without adequate domestic protection for their reputations.

via Above the Law|
#counterfeit-goods#global-marketplace#intellectual-property-rights
Champagne Label Causes Destruction of American Beer in Europe.
food-and-beverage3 years ago

Champagne Label Causes Destruction of American Beer in Europe.

Belgian authorities destroyed a shipment of 2,352 cans of Miller High Life beer labeled as "The Champagne of Beers" because it infringed on the protected designation of Champagne. The French Champagne Committee called the beers "illicit goods." The container was destroyed with utmost respect for environmental concerns and was recycled in an environmentally responsible manner. The parent company of Miller High Life, Molson Coors, did not immediately respond to the incident.

via Insider|
#champagne#counterfeit-goods#environmental-responsibility