Bring bad actors to justice
Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) works with brands, law enforcement, and customers across the globe to stop bad actors and hold them accountable. We want to stop counterfeiters, no matter where they are - both online and offline. We created CCU to pursue these criminals and defend the rights of brand owners and protect customers and consumers from counterfeit products.
Working together to stop bad actors
Detecting counterfeit globally
We partner closely with brands to collect information about their intellectual property and products. We detect, investigate, and remove counterfeit items from our stores and identify bad actors as targets for prosecution all over the world.
Taking action against bad actors
We work closely with brands to stop counterfeiters by conducting investigations, referring cases to law enforcement, and pursuing litigation to seize counterfeit products and get justice for right owners.
Disrupting counterfeit networks
Together, we identify and pursue counterfeiters at every link in their supply chain, and manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and financial resources. These actions help reclaim illicit funds and deter counterfeiters from continuing their operations in our stores.
Latest news
New partnerships, lawsuits, and noteworthy stories about Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit.
CCU has an extensive history of protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable
CCU has an extensive history of protecting brands and taking action to hold bad actors accountable
Amazon Helps Disrupt Three Major Counterfeit Networks, Protecting Customers Worldwide from Fake Goods
November 09, 2022
Joint operations with law enforcement led to the seizure of more than 240,000 counterfeit items in China, including fake luxury products, sports apparel, and automotive accessories infringing on BMW, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Under Armour, and other brands.
Amazon and FELCO file a joint lawsuit against bad actors selling counterfeit pruning shears, in a continued effort to crack down on fake goods
October 24, 2022
Amazon and FELCO have filed a joint lawsuit to protect customers and the authenticity of FELCO gardening products.
Amazon teams up with WWE to fight counterfeiters
August 30, 2022
Amazon and World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) have filed joint lawsuits to protect customers and the authenticity of WWE-branded championship title belts.
Legal cases
See complaints filed by the Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit.
Anti-Counterfeit Cases
Case
Partner brand
Date filed
Complaints
Amazon and Procter & Gamble File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
P&G Oral B
November 4, 2022
FELCO
October 24, 2022
Amazon and King Technology File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
King Technology
August 22, 2022
Amazon and 3M File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
3M
July 22, 2022
Cartier
June 15, 2022
Amazon and PN Medical File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
PN Medical
March 31, 2022
Amazon and Streamlight File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
Streamlight
October 26, 2021
Champion / Hanesbrands
June 10, 2021
Ferragamo
February 11, 2021
Amazon
November 12, 2020
Amazon and Nite Ize File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
Nite Ize
June 26, 2019
Anti-Reviews Abuse Cases
Case
Defendants
Date filed
Complaints
Amz-
trustedreview
trustedreview
February 22, 2023
Amazon Bulk
Reviews
Reviews
August 9, 2022
Fivestar Marketing
August 18, 2018
Your partner in justice
We use every tool at our disposal to find and remove counterfeit from our stores.
We work with brands of all sizes, and independently if necessary, to pursue counterfeiters.
Our combined efforts give law enforcement the evidence to stop criminals in their tracks.
Together, we continue to pursue legal consequences against counterfeiters for their actions.
Protect your brand with the power of Amazon
Powerful
6M+
Counterfeit items were identified, seized, and appropriately disposed of, completely removing them from the supply chain.
Effective
1,300
Amazon pursued more than 1,300 criminals through litigation and criminal referrals.
SUCCESS STORIES
The joint action with Amazon underlines how the protection of intellectual property is a priority for Ferragamo and how the company is pursuing the fight against counterfeiting with full awareness and resolution.
Our efforts are increased with partners like Amazon to identify, interdict, and investigate individuals, companies, and criminal organizations engaging in the illegal importation of counterfeit products.
We are seeing real results from Amazon’s work to eliminate counterfeit products from being sold in their store. It has been incredible to work with their team on these efforts, which have had a meaningful and measurable impact on our brand.
Results may vary
Results may vary
Results may vary
How do I get started with Counterfeit Crimes Unit?
As a brand, you must:
• Be enrolled with Amazon Brand Registry with an active registered trademark.
• Identify that your goods were counterfeited and available on Amazon.
As law enforcement, you must have an open and active investigation that:
• Involves counterfeit or potential counterfeit.
• Establishes a good faith that subject of your investigation is an Amazon seller.
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