Amazon Says New Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Help in Civil, Criminal Litigation
Amazon set up a new Counterfeit Crimes Unit meant to reduce the number of fake products sold on the platform, the company said in a June 24 news release. “The Counterfeit Crimes Unit enables Amazon to more effectively pursue civil…
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litigation against suspected criminals, work with brands in joint or independent investigations, and aid law enforcement officials worldwide in criminal actions against counterfeiters. Amazon welcomes the partnership of brands and law enforcement in the shared objective of stopping counterfeiters and holding them accountable,” it said. Amazon said the “global team” is “made up of former federal prosecutors, experienced investigators, and data analysts.” The availability of counterfeits on e-commerce platforms is facing scrutiny from the Trump administration (see 2004290052) and lawmakers (see 2003040040).