STOP! FAKES! Preventing Cross Border Transportation of Fake Luxury Goods

The importation of fake designer/luxury products into Canada and the U.S. affects retailers, designers, and every aspect of e-commerce. The rise of e-commerce offers a haven for criminals who hide behind seemingly legitimate listings on popular websites. These sales provide profits to smugglers and traffickers. Intellectual property and transportation lawyers can team up together to stop these products at the border. IADC members who represent clients in e-commerce, manufacturing, retail, and transportation and warehousing will learn the latest practical tips for reporting suspected IPR violations, fraud, and/or illegal activity; how to protect a client's brand and value; how to avoid or limit the expense of making a successful report, and how to deal with the subsequent repercussions. The solutions can be expensive, though, as secure warehouses on either side of the border can be costly.