Women in Florida were arrested for hosting fake Louis Vouitton parties...selling knock-offs (prices as well as the fact that these were replicas were disclosed). However, I've just seen at least a dozen web sites advertising and boasting the fact that they have "replicas". Is this legal? Why the distinction? Why do people on Canal Street in NYC have to hide the merchandise? ALSO, prices on the street are much cheaper than on-line ($30 vs. $199)! I don't understand!
2006-11-11 13:24:20 · 4 answers · asked by madmax 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
It may have something to do with the vendors not paying taxes.
Also, if the items were shipped illegally from China, the companies have no way of making profits. They are trying to control their brand name.
2006-11-11 13:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by Laughing Libra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this is not unlawful for people to purchase replicas. distributors are allowed to create comparable merchandise, yet while they use the unique producer's emblem, then this is prohibited for them to produce it. it is likewise no longer stated to purchase replicas. lots of the time in case you do, you're particularly helping baby exertions (forced) and robbery of psychological property precise.
2016-12-28 19:10:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a case of copyright infringment. Such as if you have a logo and I decide to copy it. I understand what you mean about them being cheaper but the name brand can not be copied.
2006-11-11 13:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by Medical and Business Information 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the government can't tax it. That's the only reason ANY product is illegal, drugs included.
2006-11-11 13:32:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋