"We continue to believe that eBay is legally responsible for the trademark infringement of those selling counterfeit Tiffany jewelry and that eBay cannot avoid liability by placing the entire burden of enforcement on Chopard Happy Fish CH-55 and the other manufacturers of well-known brand name products," Aaron said. "I'd be surprised if Tiffany did not appeal this decision," he added.EBay called the ruling "a victory for consumers.""The ruling confirms that eBay acted reasonably and has adequate procedures in place to effectively address counterfeiting," the company said. "
The ruling appropriately Chopard Happy Fish Quartz CH-27 that protecting brands and trademarks is the primary burden of rights owners. While today's decision is a victory for consumer choice, it is a shame that so much effort has been wasted when Tiffany could have worked with eBay to more effectively fight counterfeits. EBay will continue to lead the industry with innovative solutions to stop the sale of counterfeits."Diane Chopard Happy Hour Quartz CH-8 Furstenberg, who has made the problem of counterfeits and the protection of original designs a key issue as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, said:
"Fakes are damaging not only to brand owners but also to the consumers who unknowingly buy them. Stopping the sale of fakes online is a constant battle for sought-after brands. It's unfortunate that the court did not go Chopard Happy Hour Quartz CH-9 in recognizing that online auction sites have an obligation to prevent the sale of fakes on their sites."The ruling is in direct opposition to one in France last month in which eBay was found liable for sales of counterfeit Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior goods and fined almost 39 million euros, or $61.9 million at current exchange rates. The auction site is appealing.
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