Australian Court Orders Takedown of Counterfeit Apparel Listings

The Federal Court of Australia issued orders requiring several e-commerce platforms to remove listings for counterfeit versions of well-known apparel brands. The case involved evidence of large-scale unauthorized sales across multiple sites. The court found the platforms had not taken adequate steps to prevent the infringement despite prior notices.

The ruling includes provisions for ongoing monitoring and reporting requirements on the defendants. Damages will be assessed in a separate hearing. This action follows increased enforcement efforts by brand owners targeting cross-border counterfeiting.

The decision highlights the courts' willingness to impose proactive obligations on intermediaries in intellectual property matters.

Sources: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au