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28 April 2021TrademarksMuireann Bolger

Facebook, Gucci jointly sue alleged Russian counterfeiter

Gucci and Facebook have filed a joint lawsuit in California against a Russian resident who allegedly used the social media platform to sell the fashion label’s designer products.

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