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Ecommerce — 11 mins

Parallel imports explained

A parallel import is a genuine, brand-name product that ends up on sale somewhere the…

Brand Protection — 11 mins

How to copyright a design for T-shirts: Copyright, trademarks, and fashion design patents

Creating an original T-shirt or clothing design takes more than a good idea. The artwork,…

Trademark Infringement — 8 mins

Google Ads trademark infringement: How to report misuse in 2026

Google Ads (formerly known as Google Adwords) can put businesses in front of customers at…

Brand Protection — 9 mins

Triangulation fraud: how it works and how to prevent it

Triangulation fraud turns a legitimate retailer into the fulfillment arm of someone else’s scam. A…

Social Media — 17 mins

Social media phishing: 9 threats brands should know and how to prevent them

Social media is a core business channel. Brands use it to communicate with customers, launch…

How To's — 16 mins

How to report a piracy website in 2026

Piracy websites can distribute copyrighted videos, music, software, ebooks, courses, images, written content, and other…

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How to take down a website for copyright infringement

Learn how to take down a website for copyright infringement and protect your content.

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The Brand Protection Product Guide

Critical guidance for brands and professionals looking to protect their online revenue, brand reputation, consumer safety, and Intellectual Property

How To's — 12 mins

How to report a fake business on Google Maps in 2026

Fake Google Maps listings can divert customers, impersonate legitimate companies, promote scam websites, collect payments,…

Piracy — 20 mins

Gaming piracy: How to protect video games from piracy, copyright infringement, and cheating

Gaming piracy has evolved far beyond bootleg discs and illegal downloads. Today, pirates can distribute…

Gray Market — 15 mins

What is the gray market, and is it legal?

As its name suggests, the gray market sits between fully authorized commerce and outright illegal…

Marketplaces — 21 mins

Counterfeiting: What It Is, Economic Impact, Consumer Psychology & Why It’s Illegal (2026 Guide)

TL;DR Counterfeiting in 2026 is not a niche IP issue. It is a direct revenue,…

Brand Protection — 13 mins

How to report fake TikTok accounts, impersonators, and counterfeits (2026)

TikTok gives brands access to established reporting and IP protection tools for addressing impersonation and…

How To's — 17 mins

How to remove a counterfeit from AliExpress: Report and takedown guide (2026)

AliExpress handles rights-holder enforcement through the Alibaba International IP Protection Platform, the official portal for…

IP Insights — 22 mins

Intellectual property infringements: Types, examples, and prevention (2026)

A marketplace seller uses your trademark in a product title but ships an unrelated item.…

How To's — 20 mins

How to serve a cease and desist letter: A 2026 guide

You discover a website copying your product images. A marketplace seller is using your trademark…

Brand Protection — 16 mins

Business identity theft: What it is, warning signs, and prevention (2026)

An unfamiliar loan application appears under your company’s name. The tax authority rejects a return…

How To's — 13 mins

How to file a UDRP complaint: process, costs, and requirements

A UDRP complaint is one of the most widely used formal routes to recover a…

Ecommerce — 12 mins

Fake vs replica: the difference, the law, and how to spot both

People use “fake” and “replica” as if they mean the same thing. Sellers often rely…

Brand Protection — 13 mins

App store copyright infringement: how to report and remove infringing apps

A fake app does not need to copy your entire product to cause damage. It…

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