Counterfeit Listings
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Supreme Court Limits What Counterfeiters Actually Pay
SCOTUS ruled trademark disgorgement only reaches a named defendant’s own profits, capping what brand owners can actually recover after winning.
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The Counterfeit Comes Back Through Your Own Return Desk
64% of retailers tracking fraud saw a rise in counterfeit swap returns. Why this fraud pattern is invisible to marketplace, domain, and social monitoring.
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Why Counterfeit Chargers Are a Safety Problem
CBP seized 370,000+ counterfeit Apple chargers in Houston, some also mimicking Anker’s logo. Why fake chargers carry a fire risk no other counterfeit category does.
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67% of Online Cosmetics Are Fake, Investigation Finds
A UK consumer investigation found 67% of cosmetics bought from Amazon, eBay, TikTok Shop and Vinted were likely counterfeit. Why this category resists detection, and what actually works.
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Why Watch Counterfeiting Broke eBay’s Own Moderation
eBay built a dedicated authentication programme for watches over $2,000, and counterfeit Rolex listings still slip through. What that proves about brand-side monitoring.
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The DM-to-Order Reels Selling Fake Shoes
Reels and Shorts sell counterfeit branded shoes entirely through DMs, leaving no listing to report. Why marketplace tools miss it and what detection needs instead.
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Counterfeit Risk on Quick Commerce: Blinkit to Instamart
Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart run on dark-store inventory, not open listings, which changes how counterfeit and unauthorised stock gets onboarded and why monitoring has to adapt.
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Counterfeit vs Fake Listing vs Grey Market: The Difference
Counterfeit, fake listing, and grey market goods sound similar but each needs a different response. A clear breakdown of what separates them and how to tell which one you’re facing.
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How to Find & Respond to Unauthorised Sellers Online
Unauthorised sellers need two different skills: finding them and responding correctly. Learn how to spot, categorise, and act on each type.
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How to Report Counterfeit Sellers: Amazon to Alibaba
Step-by-step guide to reporting counterfeit sellers on Amazon Brand Registry, Flipkart, and Alibaba’s IP Protection Platform, plus what evidence each platform actually wants.