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The problem
A sporting club discovered counterfeit jerseys and merchandise being sold online, weakening revenue and brand trust.
Scope
Marketplaces, independent stores, social commerce, domains and payment processors.
Actions taken
- Identified counterfeit products across ecommerce platforms, websites and social media.
- Submitted marketplace and website takedowns using IP evidence.
- Pressed hosts and payment processors to disrupt repeat sellers.
The outcome
A significant counterfeit network was disrupted across major marketplaces and payment channels.
- More than 27,500 infringing URLs were removed in the historical matter.
- Counterfeit sales pathways were disrupted across marketplaces and domains.
- Payment routes connected to counterfeit goods were challenged.
Details are summarized from a historical case-study source and may be anonymized. Outcomes vary by platform, jurisdiction, evidence, policy pathway and matter type.