Kate O'Rourke - Sep 14, 2021
Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights X Fashion Industry: Fight fake fashion
Combatting counterfeit goods is a key commercial and strategic consideration in the fashion industry. Estimated to represent 3.3% of world trade and valued at as much as $509 billion in 2016, the shady business of counterfeits continues to present challenges for brand owners. A factor exacerbating...
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