Counterfeit Products In The News:
2 Million Counterfeit Items Removed From EBay 
Dec 15, 2015 - By Cyndy Aleo-Carreira,
EBay has defended the way it handles reports of counterfeit goods, saying that it has delisted millions of items and suspended tens of thousands of seller accounts last year.
Counterfeit Products Await Black Friday Consumers
Nov 04, 2015 - By TCR Press Release
Black Friday shoppers need to be extra cautious when buying online from e-commerce websites including eBay and Amazon. Counterfeit products are common and can easily deceive consumers.
Over 40% of China's online goods shoddy, counterfeit
Nov 03, 2015 - By ETRetail
In a big setback to China's e-commerce giants like Alibaba, an official report submitted to the Chinese lawmakers said only 58.7 per cent of items in online trades were genuine or of good quality.
More Counterfeit Woes for Alibaba
Oct 29, 2015 - By TCR Press Release
Alibaba has to knock out the knockoffs. The Chinese Internet titan is under scrutiny again for an ineffective fight on fakes. Will it be back on the USTR Notorious Markets List?
Oregon Sues GNC, Alleging Supplements Contained Illegal Ingredients
Oct 22, 2015 - By Sara Germano and Serena Ng
Oregon’s Attorney General on Thursday filed a lawsuit against GNC Holdings Inc. for allegedly selling dietary products containing illegal ingredients, adding new pressure on supplement retailers.
eBay seller jailed for trading counterfeit t-shirts
Oct 15, 2015 - By ITV Report
A man has been jailed after selling counterfeit designer t-shirts on eBay over a period of six years.
FBI and Justice Department To Crackdown On e-Commerce Counterfeits
Oct 14, 2015 - By TCR Press Release
The Justice Department and FBI will launch a new effort to more closely partner with manufacturers in intellectual property enforcement and prosecution.
eBay Buyers Due Millions In Counterfeit Product Refunds
Sep 01, 2015 - By TCR Press Release
The eBay Guarantee Is Clear, but buyers may never know they received a counterfeit, even when eBay knows about the fakes.
eBay Sellers Targeted in Federal Lawsuit Naming eBay, PayPal
Aug 26, 2015 - By TCR Press Release
eBay counterfeit product sellers may face harsh financial consequences in Federal Counterfeiting Lawsuit.
eBay, PayPal Face Federal Racketeering (RICO) Lawsuit
Aug 20, 2015 - By TCR Press Release
eBay faces RICO lawsuit claiming eBay knowingly and deliberately facilitates, proliferates and profits from the ongoing sale of counterfeit and fake products on its website.
