Understanding Counterfeit Merchandise in Sports

Upon seeing a news story about Detroit police seizing at least $85,000 worth of counterfeit Detroit Lions merchandise over the course of the 2023 NFL season, I realized it might be worth while to explain what counterfeiting and counterfeit marks are for a few different reasons: (1) You confidently know the merchandise’s source; (2) You may be able to better gauge the merchandise’s quality; and (3) You can support the businesses that do it right!

Jaime, Intellectual Property, NFL, TrademarksJaime MiettinenJanuary 18, 2024NFL, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Infringement, Detroit Lions, licensingComment