3 March 2020TrademarksRory O'Neill

Make e-commerce platforms liable for counterfeits, say US legislators

US lawmakers have proposed a bill to make e-commerce platforms liable for counterfeit goods listed on their platforms.

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Make e-commerce platforms liable for counterfeits, say US legislators

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