Counterfeit Products In The News:
Nike Pulled US Flag Shoe, Arizona Might Pull Plug on New Nike Plant 
Jul 02, 2019 - By By Jon Gabriel
Nike pulled a sneaker featuring a Betsy Ross American flag because company pitchman Colin Kaepernick decided it was offensive.
Birkenstock wins German court case
Dec 29, 2017 - By Reuters
A German court has ordered Amazon not to lure internet shoppers to its online marketplace when they mistakenly search for "Brikenstock," "Birkenstok," "Bierkenstock" and other variations in Google.
Nike and Amazon set to team up under fake-fighting initiative
Jun 23, 2017 - By Katrina Megget
A relationship between online marketplace Amazon and sports shoe brand Nike looks set following various media reports the shoes will be sold directly to consumers.
Amazon Will Sell Nike Shoes Directly Through Brand Registry
Jun 21, 2017 - By Spencer Soper
Amazon.com Inc. will begin selling Nike shoes directly through a brand-registry program designed to keep counterfeit goods off the site, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Converse sues Wal-Mart, H&M over knockoff sneakers
Oct 15, 2014 - By CNN Wire
Converse, the maker of the iconic “All Star” sneakers is suing 31 retailers and manufacturers, including Wal-Mart and H&M, for selling copycat shoes.
Fake Nikes Get Man 18 Month Prison Sentence
Nov 05, 2012 - By FBI
A federal judge Wednesday sentenced a Birmingham man to 18 months in prison for a scheme involving trafficking of counterfeit Nike shoes, tax fraud, and mail fraud,
Fake 'red sole' shoes seized at Los Angeles port
Aug 17, 2012 - By Alan Drake CNN
Customs agents in Los Angeles seized 20,457 pairs of fake Christian Louboutin shoes shipped from China
Skechers Will Pay $40 Million to Deceived Consumers
May 16, 2012 - By FTC Press Release
Skechers USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers by making unfounded claims that Shape-ups would help people lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles.
Skechers Will Pay $40 Million to Deceived Consumers
May 16, 2012 - By FTC Press Release
Skechers USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers by making unfounded claims that Shape-ups would help people lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles.
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