intellectual property
USPS Criticism of Unauthorized Sneaker Turns the Tables on Nike
After crying foul over the now-infamous 'Satan Shoes,' Nike is in the hot seat for purportedly disrespecting…
New Balance Wins $3.9M Trademark Case. Is China Cracking Down on Copycats?
The Boston-based sportswear company won similar trademark-infringement cases in China last year and in 2017.
Super Bowl Crackdown: Feds, NFL Partner to Sack Fake Sports Merch
Operation Team Player is an annual operation that begins after every Super Bowl targeting shipments of…
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E-Commerce Is Making Counterfeits a Bigger Problem Than Ever
USTR said the government is taking several operational steps to address the use of small packages for…
Champion, Counterfeits, China: What to Know About Hanesbrands’ Trademark Victory
Hanesbrands is cracking down on counterfeiting offenses worldwide.
Amazon, IPR Center Launch “Operation Fulfilled Action” to Battle Counterfeits
The joint operation will analyze data and conduct targeted inspections to prevent counterfeit products…
Stein Mart’s Bankruptcy Suitor Wants to Pay $4 Million for IP
Stein Mart is likely to find a new format online if its stalking-horse bidder triumphs at bankruptcy auction.
WTO Ruling on Trump’s China Tariffs Draws USTR’s Ire
The WTO found tariffs imposed on Chinese imports were inconsistent because they applied only to China and…
Despite Declining Sales, Apparel Wins in Brand Licensing, While Footwear Gets ‘Hot’
"There's a lot of street cachet in footwear right now," said License Global content director Amanda Cioletti.
Counterfeit Shirts, Hats Seized in $2.5M NBA All-Star Raid
The seizures were part of ongoing effort with the NBA and HSI to target those in the Chicago area who are…
Feds Seize $8M in Counterfeits Targeting Halloween and Holidays
One phase of a month-long Intellectual Property Rights operation dubbed Operation Safety Claus focused on the…
These Fashion Categories Led Rise in Counterfeit Seizures to $1.4B in 2018
China was the top country of origin for seized shipments, with $761.16 million worth of goods representing 54…
Taking a Stance Against IP Infringement, Birkenstock Cuts Ties with Asian Retailer
Birkenstock is breaking up with one of its largest retail partners in the Asia Pacific region due to the…
USTR Names These 36 Countries Worst IP Offenders
USTR's Special 301 Report identified 36 countries for not adequately protecting against intellectual property…
Alibaba Wins IP Award Signaling Improvements in Counterfeit Errs
Alibaba, it seems, has turned over a new leaf where counterfeits are concerned.