Counterfeit Products In The News:
Dangers of Counterfeit Cosmetics 
Aug 04, 2014 - By Casey Coy - NSF
A few tips that consumers can use to avoid knock-off cosmetic and personal care items, especially when purchasing online.
MAFIAAFire bypasses seized domains
Jul 28, 2014 - By Wikipedia
MAFIAAFire offers domain owners a preemptive way to "safeguard" themselves from government-sponsored domain seizures
Alarm Sounds on eBay Counterfeit Product Sales
Jul 23, 2014 - By TCR Press Release
While eBay reaps billions in revenue and profits from transaction fees, consumer counterfeit product protection is lacking. Consumers often unknowingly purchase counterfeit products from eBay, and it’s no surprise.
Fighting fakes: ahead of IPO, Alibaba takes a tougher line
Jul 22, 2014 - By Paul Carsten and Deepa Seetharaman
In its IPO filing last week, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said the perception that its sites are cluttered with counterfeit items could hurt its ability to win over customers, investors and U.S. retail partners.
Beats' Battle with Counterfeiters Reveals a Mercurial Black Market
Jul 22, 2014 - By Colin Stutz
Beats Electronics obtained a restraining order against several copyright and trademark infringing websites alleged to sell counterfeit headphones.
The Counterfeit Report Partners with NSF International Testing Labs
Jul 21, 2014 - By TCR Press Release
The Counterfeit Report is pleased to partner with NSF International, an independent organization with a proven legacy of protecting consumer health and safety.
Lululemon lawsuit seeks a leg up on knockoffs
Jul 18, 2014 - By Jeff Gray - Law Reporter
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has filed a lawsuit in a U.S. federal court in Illinois targeting a sealed list of unidentified defendants that it says are China-based knockoff artists selling fake versions of its ubiquitous yoga pants and merchandise online.
Consumers Lose Counterfeit Product Alerts on eBay
Jul 17, 2014 - By TCR Press Release
Consumers place their confidence in e-commerce giant eBay, but that confidence is often misplaced. eBay has eliminated valuable consumer information bulletins that help consumers identify online counterfeits.
Louis Vuitton parent, eBay settle 8-year old fight over knock-offs
Jul 17, 2014 - By Phil Wahba / Fortune
French luxury conglomerate LVMH and eBay have kissed and made up, settling an 8-year legal battle over knock-offs sold on the U.S. auctioneer’s website.
Massive Alibaba IPO Has Some Shady Baggage
Jul 15, 2014 - By TCR Press Release
Consumers lose billions to counterfeit products each year, 90% of which originate from China and a global $1 trillion criminal enterprise. The $20 billion Alibaba IPO may open the floodgates to global counterfeit goods distribution.
