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Expert analysis on brand protection, Schedule A litigation, counterfeit enforcement, and the tools reshaping IP law.

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Schedule A 12 min read

What Is a Schedule A Lawsuit? The Brand Owner's Complete Guide

Schedule A litigation has become the weapon of choice for brand owners fighting online counterfeits. Learn how this legal strategy files against hundreds of anonymous sellers simultaneously, freezes their assets overnight, and recovers damages — often without a single defendant showing up to court.

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Amazon 10 min read

Amazon Brand Registry in 2026: The Complete Setup Guide

Amazon blocked 99% of suspected infringing listings before brands reported them in 2024. Here's how to unlock Brand Registry, Project Zero, Transparency, and the new Brand Catalog Lock feature.

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Detection 9 min read

TikTok Shop's Counterfeit Crisis: What Brands Need to Know in 2026

TikTok became the fastest-growing online retailer with a 131% shopper surge — and counterfeiters followed. A viral video with 10M views showcased $5 "factory-direct" Lululemon knockoffs. Here's what brands must do.

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Damages 11 min read

Calculating Infringement Damages: Actual Losses vs. Statutory Damages

The Lanham Act allows $1,000 to $2,000,000 per counterfeit mark — and treble damages can triple that. Learn the three methods courts use to calculate what counterfeiters owe you.

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Evidence 8 min read

Court-Quality Evidence Collection: Screenshots, Test Purchases, and Chain of Custody

Judges throw out sloppy evidence. Learn the exact workflow for capturing screenshots, executing test purchases, and maintaining chain of custody that holds up in federal court.

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Detection 14 min read

The $500 Billion Counterfeit Problem: E-Commerce's Biggest Threat

The global counterfeit market exceeds $500 billion annually, and e-commerce is its fastest-growing channel. From fake pharmaceuticals to knockoff electronics, counterfeiting threatens brands, consumers, and the global economy.

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Detection 11 min read

Cross-Marketplace Counterfeit Tracking: Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and Beyond

Counterfeiters don't stick to one platform — they operate everywhere. Learn how to track infringers across Amazon, eBay, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and Etsy with a unified monitoring strategy.

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Amazon 13 min read

Amazon Brand Gating: The Ultimate Guide to Restricting Unauthorized Sellers

Brand Gating lets you control who can sell your products on Amazon. Learn the eligibility requirements, step-by-step application process, and how to combine gating with monitoring for complete protection.

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Damages 10 min read

How One Brand Recovered $50K and Removed 100+ Copycats (Case Study)

A viral succulent pillow brand lost 40-50% of sales to copycats. After 15 law firms said no, Schedule A litigation recovered $50K, removed 100+ counterfeiters, and boosted sales 90%.

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Industry 12 min read

The Future of Brand Protection: AI, Automation, and Real-Time Enforcement

Manual brand monitoring can't keep up with the scale of e-commerce counterfeiting. Discover how AI visual search, automated evidence collection, and real-time enforcement are transforming IP protection.

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