Los Angeles—A federal district court jury only deliberated half a day last week before awarding Coach Inc. $8 million in damages … [Read more...]
Counterfeiting
NY Councilwoman Seeks Law Penalizing Buyers of Counterfeit Bags
New York—One New York City Councilwoman hopes to quash the sales of fake designer handbags by fining—or threatening jail … [Read more...]
April 8, 2013 -
1,500 Fake Hermès Handbags Seized at Port of L.A.
Los Angeles—Imports of counterfeit luxury leathergoods are on the rise which is why the U.S. Customs and Border Protection made … [Read more...]
March 6, 2013 -
Coach Bags $257 Million in Web Counterfeiting Cases
New York—A rise in counterfeiting, the bane of luxurygoods makers, forced Coach Inc. to take action with its large-scale … [Read more...]
November 5, 2012 -
Burberry Wins $180 Million in Fight Against Counterfeit Websites
New York—Just a few weeks after Hermès was awarded $100 million in an online counterfeiting claim, a U.S. District Court judge … [Read more...]
May 21, 2012 -
Hermès Awarded $100 Million in Fight Against Online Fakes
New York—French luxurygoods house Hermès International SCA won $100 million in damages against dozens of websites selling … [Read more...]
May 1, 2012 -
Feds Bust $325 Million Counterfeit Accessories Rings
Newark, NJ—Federal officials in New Jersey reported today they arrested 29 people in connection with a $325 million counterfeit … [Read more...]
March 2, 2012 -
New Trade Enforcement Agency to Target China?
Washington—Following up his comments during his State of the Union address to Congress in January, President Obama signed … [Read more...]
February 29, 2012 -
EBay/CFDA Sponsor Handbag Collection to Counter Fakes
New York—You can’t fake fashion! That’s the message from more than 75 designers who participated in eBay and the CFDA’s … [Read more...]
February 13, 2012 -
Deckers, NY Retailer Settle Dispute over Fake UGGs
Goleta, CA—For shoppers who go to Dr. Jay’s, an 18-store urban apparel and footwear specialty store based in New York City, … [Read more...]
January 11, 2012 -
Louis Vuitton Sues Over Fake Handbag in “Hangover II”
New York--Whether it's real life or reel life, Louis Vuitton is fighting counterfeit versions of its handbags. The French … [Read more...]
December 28, 2011 -
Book Details How Fake Bags Fuel Terrorism
New York--Amid the shocking news on Thursday that Marc Jacobs had his entire Spring 2012 fashion collection stolen in a train … [Read more...]
November 21, 2011 -
