Jan 27, 2025 · Purchasing counterfeit goods can result in significant criminal penalties, reflecting the seriousness of intellectual property violations. Under the Trademark Counterfeiting Act of …

Jan 24, 2010 · First, know that it is generally illegal to import counterfeit merchandise into the United States. The word “counterfeit” is defined in the Lanham Act at 15 U.S.C. 1124, and the …

Feb 5, 2025 · Under U.S. federal law, specifically the Trademark Counterfeiting Act of 1984, it is illegal to intentionally traffic in goods or services using a counterfeit mark. Trafficking includes …

Mar 31, 2020 · In the U.S., it’s illegal for a person to sell counterfeit merchandise. Both state and federal laws prohibit this type of conduct. If you knowingly sell or intend to sell a fake item, you …

Nov 26, 2024 · Counterfeit goods are unauthorized replicas of genuine products, designed to deceive consumers into believing they are purchasing legitimate items. These imitations often …

Oct 31, 2011 · Counterfeiting is the act of making or selling lookalike goods or services bearing fake trademarks. It is illegal and can result in severe penalties, such as losing your business, …

Apr 12, 2019 · "Legal Implications - It is illegal to purchase counterfeit goods. Bringing them into the United States may result in civil or criminal penalties. Purchasing counterfeit goods …

Dec 12, 2024 · ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) works with federal, state and local law enforcement partners to combat the production and trafficking of counterfeit goods that pose …

Jan 15, 2025 · Counterfeit Goods. Selling counterfeit goods is a major legal risk and can lead to severe penalties. Counterfeit items are fake products that mimic real ones, often with lower …

Sep 7, 2023 · It is essential to differentiate whether a good is a “counterfeit” or a “knockoff.” The distinction between the two may seem small, but the differences have significant legal …

Apr 17, 2021 · In short, no, purchasing counterefeit good for personal reasons is legal. As long as you do not sell or legally claim the goods to be authentic (for insurance reasons or other), …

Mar 26, 2021 · Counterfeit goods are products, typically of inferior quality, sold under another company’s brand. Many counterfeit goods are purchased online but some can be bought in …

Feb 8, 2025 · Counterfeit goods and pirated content put consumers’ financial information at risk. Criminals don’t limit themselves to one crime; while selling fake goods or providing illegal …

Aug 10, 2015 · Is It Illegal To Sell Something That Is Considered A Counterfeit? The answer to this question is a resounding yes. This means that anyone caught trying to sell counterfeit …

Mar 23, 2022 · It is illegal to purchase counterfeit goods. Bringing them into the United States may result in civil or criminal penalties and purchasing counterfeit goods often supports criminal …

Jan 27, 2025 · LOS ANGELES – Federal law enforcement has arrested eight defendants charged in an indictment alleging a conspiracy among logistic companies’ executives, warehouse …

Jan 20, 2025 · This operation led to the seizure of counterfeit goods and other illegal merchandise worth R6,694,227. In Musina, a high-speed car chase resulted in the interception of two BMW …

Jan 16, 2025 · Government enforcement plays a significant role in curbing the illegal sale of replica goods. Federal agencies, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), …

2 days ago · News; Tameside; Culprits of fly-tipping and trading counterfeit goods hit in council crackdown Trading Standards seized 7,953 illegal e-cigarettes, over 200,000 illegal cigarettes …

5 days ago · When police recently seized more than R66 million in counterfeit goods in a Johannesburg raid, authorities also found illegal pharmaceuticals and bottles of poison. There …

Feb 7, 2025 · In the United States, reselling counterfeit items can result in charges under 18 U.S.C. 2320, which penalizes trafficking in counterfeit goods. Penalties for offenders can …