If you sell someone a counterfeit product can they hold you liable? Even if you act like you did not know it?

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If you sell someone a counterfeit product can they hold you liable? Even if you act like you did not know it?

My husband was sold golf clubs that we later found out were counterfeit. We are taking the guy to court to get our money back. What is the law regarding this? We live in West Virginia.

2006-10-02 13:28:42 · 2 answers · asked by mrstyedawg 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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Selling counterfeit products is a violation of federal law (specifically, the trademark law) as well as - possibly - state fraud and consumer protection laws. Yes, you can be held liable even if you didn't know.

2006-10-02 15:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think so. The guy should have known who his supplier was. But if this seller passed it on to your husband that they were counterfeit and he still purchased them anyway, then he has no case.

2006-10-02 21:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋