Kari Kammel[1], 2022 Overview of the Criminalization of Trademark Counterfeiting Globally The phenomenon of trademark counterfeiting is global in nature and spans almost every jurisdiction in the world where branded products are sold. Recent estimates by the OECD quantify the trade of trademark counterfeiting globally as more than USD 464 billion in 2019, or 2.5% …
Kari Kammel1, 2022 Working paper: last updated February 11, 2022 INTRODUCTION WHY IS INFORM CONSUMERS NECESSARY? DEFINITION OF ONLINE MARKETPLACE STRIKING BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION OR SUPPLIER INFORMATION PROACTIVE EFFORTS: REQUIRED OR EXCLUSION? TIME FOR NOTICE AND POTENTIAL SECOND NOTICE REASONABLENESS V. CONCRETE TIMEFRAME FRAUD, ABUSE, SCAM AS AN EXCEPTION TO DIRECT, UNHINDERED COMMUNICATION? DESTRUCTION OF …
Responsibility for the Sale of Trademark Counterfeits Online: Striking a Balance in Secondary Liability While Protecting Consumers Kari Kammel, Jay Kennedy, Daniel Cermack, and Minelli Manoukian, 2021 This article explores: (1) the current state of trademark counterfeits on e-commerce platforms with a focus on the U.S.; (2) the history of case law in the U.S. …
A Brief Analysis of the Chinese Intellectual Property Regime Matthew R. Maher Scholarship Paper Joseph Longo, 2019 Introduction Intellectual property rights have had a space in China for centuries, though, they were not afforded serious legal consideration until the mid-1980’s. With a complex and comprehensive bureaucracy dedicated to protecting both foreign and domestic intellectual property, …
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Congress’s Proposed E-Commerce Legislation for Regulation of Third-Party Sellers: Why It’s Needed and How Congress Should Make It Better Read the full publication Kari Kammel and John Zacharia, 2021 When consumers buy items directly from brand owners online, consumers get exactly what they expect: the real item. Historically, when consumers bought online through an e-commerce …
Don’t Find Yourself Wrapping Fakes This Year Tyler Armstrong, Lucy Ching and Tori Curtis, 2020 **Please enjoy this inaugural issue of the Front & Center bulletin crafted jointly by the Michigan State University Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP Center) and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center). Sincerely, Jeff Rojek, Director of …
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Amicus Brief 2nd Circuit Court Nike v. Wu Read the full brief A-CAPP Center Staff, 2020 The A-CAPP Center filed an amicus brief before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in the Nike v. Wu case. The case confronts issues related to enforcement against trademark counterfeiters. The Center was joined in its brief by the AAFA. The Center …
IP Rights in the Middle East: Cultural Complexities Behind Legal Enforcement Read the full paper Kari Kammel, 2020 The enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights varies widely from country to country. This article will examine the cultural context enveloping the enforcement of IP rights in the Middle East and posit some ideas for companies looking …
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Examining Trademark Counterfeiting Legislation, Free Trade Zones, Corruption and Culture in the Context of Illicit Trade: The United States and United Arab Emirates Read the full article Kari Kammel, 2020 This Paper seeks to explore the complex dynamics of illicit trade, specifically the trade in counterfeit goods, the legal framework of two countries for comparison—the …
The Role of International Cooperation on Trademark Enforcement Matthew R. Maher Scholarship Paper Emily Osika, 2019 Abstract The role of international cooperation through several transnational bodies provides countries the ability to cooperate on trademark enforcement mechanisms, allow for, and develop a global agenda on trademark enforcement. This is important because trademark violations are a global …
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