cwerdna
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This thread is to talk about counterfeit items, in general.
So, ages ago, I've had acquaintances tell me about the counterfeit markets in China. Would like to visit one day, out of curiosity.
This story on Nightly Business Report tonight was interesting.
Skip to 21:15 of https://youtu.be/N5qRslQ6ZbM?t=1275. Story ends at 26:15. I was surprised to learn that counterfeiters are changing the email addresses of rightful trademark owners w/the USPTO to their own. Then, they go to Amazon claiming they own the trademark (which Amazon verifies against USPTO's altered records). Supposedly, Amazon then gives these imposters access to their tools so the imposter can take down legit product and ensure counterfeits are up there instead. :shock:
So, ages ago, I've had acquaintances tell me about the counterfeit markets in China. Would like to visit one day, out of curiosity.
This story on Nightly Business Report tonight was interesting.
Skip to 21:15 of https://youtu.be/N5qRslQ6ZbM?t=1275. Story ends at 26:15. I was surprised to learn that counterfeiters are changing the email addresses of rightful trademark owners w/the USPTO to their own. Then, they go to Amazon claiming they own the trademark (which Amazon verifies against USPTO's altered records). Supposedly, Amazon then gives these imposters access to their tools so the imposter can take down legit product and ensure counterfeits are up there instead. :shock: