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Information on important legislative proposals, new bills of law, and initiatives from the political arena. And, for example, on groundbreaking court rulings, surprising case law, and interesting litigation. From Germany, Europe, and around the world.

Negative lists focus online – and still omit social media

7. February 2023

The US government’s new Notorious Markets List keeps its focus on illegal online trade – but refrains from including some well-known social networks, which was often requested. Similarly, the corresponding list from the EU continues to omit them too.

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USA: New law for more transparency in online trade

24. January 2023

The INFORM Consumers Act will require e‑commerce marketplaces in the USA to collect important data from high-volume third-party sellers. This is expected to help law enforcement agencies and customers identify fraudulent traders.

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New initiative to fight illegal health products

21. October 2022

A transatlantic initiative is targeting European transshipment hubs for counterfeit health products. In this effort, the US FDA is joining forces with European authorities and the OECD, in response to recent developments.

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China: Technology to protect e‑commerce

25. July 2022

E‑commerce platforms in China are fully banking on technical IP protection measures, says a study by China’s IP office CNIPA. The analysis also warns against the sale of counterfeits via live shopping and gaps in brand protection in cross‑border trade.

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EU agrees on groundbreaking online law

27. April 2022

With the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU is now paving the way for comprehensive regulations, which could have a fundamental impact on online trade in counterfeits. The focus is particularly on large online platforms.

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AliExpress and WeChat end up on USTR blacklist

20. February 2022

This year’s US government Notorious Markets List includes some well-known Chinese e commerce platforms for the first time. At the same time, however, several often-criticized marketplaces have been removed, including sites from Amazon as well as Mercado Libre.

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EU announces new strategy against organized crime

28. April 2021

With new measures for the next five years, the EU Commission plans to take more effective action against criminal organizations. Among others, the strategy builds on more intensive cooperation of the bloc’s member states – and includes specific steps against counterfeiting.

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Association warns of counterfeiting risk in UK free trade zones

30. March 2021

Trade in counterfeits could increase rapidly with several free trade zones currently planned by the British government, warns a local trade association. Recent studies show how illegal trade can increase with free trade zones.

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