Gray Market Goods
/ˈɡreɪ ˈmɑːrkɪt ɡʊdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Products imported and sold through unauthorized channels, often bypassing official distribution networks, yet typically genuine and not counterfeit.
The company issued a warning about the risks associated with gray market goods, emphasizing warranty issues.
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Commentary
Gray market goods often raise complex issues involving trademark rights and consumer protection, as they are genuine products sold outside agreed distribution channels, unlike counterfeit items.
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