Counterfeit Goods
/ˈkaʊntərˌfɪt ɡʊdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Items that are made, sold, or distributed with the intent to appear as genuine goods of a brand or trademark they imitate, thereby infringing intellectual property rights.
The customs seized a shipment of counterfeit goods suspected of trademark infringement.
Forms
- counterfeit goods
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Commentary
Usage typically concerns trademark law and intellectual property enforcement; precise definition depends on the jurisdiction but centers on imitation with intent to deceive.
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