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Why Brand Owners Don’t Donate Counterfeits to Charity

In reaction to recent stories of destruction of bridal gowns and other clothing that could have gone to the needy, people are asking why brand owners don’t donate seized counterfeit goods.  Four reasons.  First, U.S. trademark law provides for the destruction of counterfeit goods; it does not permit donation.  Second, counterfeit goods are by their […]