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Cyber Robbery:Cyber Robbery:Tips to Protect Your Brand Against

Online CounterfeitingOnline Counterfeiting

Presented by

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Alina Halloran

VP, Global Online Brand Protection

OpSec Security, Inc.

Presentation Focus:Online Exposure for the Outdoor Industry & Best

Practices in Enforcement

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C G th & C t f itieCommerce Growth & Counterfeiting

• B2C ecommerce will reach $1 2 trillion worldwide in 2012*B2C ecommerce will reach $1.2 trillion worldwide in 2012

• B2B ecommerce will reach $12.4 trillion worldwide in 2012*

• 22% of consumer goods sold online are counterfeit!**

• 3 product categories (computers apparel and consumer• 3 product categories (computers, apparel, and consumer electronics) represented 44%+ of online sales ($67.6 billion) in 2009*

*F t R h*Forrester Research**World Intellectual Property Review

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• Online counterfeit sales are increasing

Common Challenges in the Outdoor Industry

• Consumers are looking for bargains & aren’t well educated about the issues of counterfeiting

• The Internet is global, dynamic, and vastg , y ,• It’s difficult to quantify the size and scope of the problem• Many don’t know where to begin • Combating counterfeiters online can feel like whack a mole• Combating counterfeiters online can feel like whack-a-mole• Budget constraints limit ability to take action• It’s a challenge to measure success

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K A Wh C OKey Areas Where eCommerce Occurs

B2CB2C Auctions

B2B Trading Platforms

Social MediaRetail Sites Sponsored Links

Retail Websites

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O td I d t E A l iOutdoor Industry Exposure Analysis

• Included 15 Outdoor Industry Companies• Analyzed exposure on:

– B2C Auction Sites– B2B Trade Boards– Retail Sites

• Blinded Examples

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B2C Trading Platform Exposure O C

Outdoor Industry Exposure (15 Companies)B2C Platforms

Outdoor Industry Companies358,930 listings

 100,000

 120,000109,022 

83,761  B2C Platform Alexa* Rank

across 15 outdoor brands

 60,000

 80,000

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B2C Platform Alexa RankTaoBao 13

Amazon.com 15eBay US 21Craig’s List 34eBay UK 97

 20,000

 40,000

16,352 

5,155 3,600 

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b eBay UK 97eBay Canada 1,063

iOffer 1,688

A lower traffic rank indicates a

 ‐eBay.com eBay.ca TaoBao eBay.co.uk Amazon iOffer Craigslist

(top 50)Platform

higher volume of visitors

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B2C Trading Platform Exposure Example - XYZ

•eBay seller: golfmanx413 •eBay seller changed ID in September 2010•Selling multiple colors and sizes in ‘factory packaging’y p g g•Offered below retail price

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B2B Trade Board ExposureO COutdoor Industry Companies

17 383* li ti

8 242

Outdoor Industry Exposure (15 Companies)B2B Platforms

17,383* listings across 15 outdoor brands

 6,000

 8,000

 10,000 8,242 

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B2B Trade Board Alexa* RankAlibaba 90

Made‐In‐China 1,066DHGate 1,361EC21 2,383

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 2,000

 4,000

Alibaba DHGate ECPlaza EC21 Tradekey

189  136 

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A lower traffic rank indicates a higher volume of

ECPlaza 3,356TradeKey 11,259

Alibaba DHGate ECPlaza EC21 TradekeyPlatform

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At an avg quantity of 500 units per listing, total volume is: 8.7M!g q y p g

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B2B Trade Board ExposurepOutdoor Industry Companies

FOB Price: US $13 - 15 / Pair Get Latest Price

2011 Hot Selling Vibram Outsole Waterproof Outdoor Hiking Shoes

Port: XIAMENMinimum Order Quantity: 1200 Pair/PairsSupply Ability: 5000 Pair/Pairs per DayPayment Terms: L/C,T/TSample or Mini-Order: Order now via

Supplier DetailsppJinjiang Boteng Shoes Co., Ltd. [ Fujian, China (Mainland) ]Business Type:Manufacturer, Trading Company

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Retail Website Exposure O td I d t C iOutdoor Industry Companies

www.perfectwinter.net

4 Brands

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Retail Website Exposure O td I d t C iOutdoor Industry Companies

www.northfacesaleoutlet.com

4 Brands

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What Can You Do?CB2C Auctions

B2C Auctions

• Monitor platforms consistently• Terminate infringing listings through IP Protection program• Obtain seller contact detailsObtain seller contact details• Conduct seller link analysis to detect high volume

sellers/networks & investigate• Pursue monetary damages, where applicable

R t t i• Request account suspension• Terminate payment processing accounts (PayPal, Western

Union, Visa, M/C, etc.)

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What Can You Do?fB2B Trading Platforms

B2B Trading Platforms

• Monitor sellers offering large quantities offered at deep discounts• Terminate infringing listings (on boards that operate IP

Protection programs)• Create seller target lists to support case building & investigative

efforts• Join the OIA Task Force & cooperate with other OIA membersJoin the OIA Task Force & cooperate with other OIA members

on investigations to save money and increase impact

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What Can You Do?Retail Websites

Social MediaRetail Sites Sponsored Links

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• Monitor independent retail sites • Identify hub/storefront networks• Analyze pricing, payment methods and other key attributes

P i iti f ti b d ti it• Prioritize for action based activity • Conduct seller link analysis to identify high volume players• Suspend payment vehicles- PayPal, Western Union, Visa/MC, etc.• Submit request to de-index counterfeit sites from Googleq g• Leverage social media IP protection policies to remove infringing

content• Pursue UDRPs for domains that are infringing on your trademarks

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In SummaryIn Summary…Approach Description

Monitor & Assess Exposure • B2C Auctions, B2B trade boards, domain names, retail websites, sponsored links social mediasponsored links, social media

Quantify & Measure • Establish a baseline of activity from which to measure; provide to senior management for support

Network Analysis • Analyze marketing affiliate networks to identify most harmful operatorsoperators

Case Building • Online investigations and intelligence gathering to build a case for litigation; collaborate with other OIA members to share costs

Test Purchases • Purchase goods to confirm counterfeit and use as evidence

Infringement Notifications • C&D letters to infringers• DMCA notices to ISPs• NOCI notices to platforms for takedowns

UDRP • ICANN dispute resolution process for recovery of rogue domains infringing on your trademarksg g o you t ade a s

Stop Payment Processing • Liaison with payment processors to suspend accounts of counterfeiters

Industry Trends • Latest developments of Internet platforms, recent legal precedence, new legislation, OIA Internet Task Force

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Randall S. Rabenold

Global Investigations Coordinator for the The North Face® brand

Owner, Vaudra Ltd.www vaudra comwww.vaudra.com

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I t t St t• 1st Quarter 2008

Internet Stats1 Quarter, 2008– Removed 240,000 fake items

• 1st Quarter, 2009f– Removed 15 million fake items

• 6,250% increase

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Internet EffectInternet Effect• Increase in

ecommerce sites with fake goodsIncrease in domain• Increase in domain registrations, particularly cyber & p y ytypo squatting on THE NORTH FACE trademarktrademark

North-face-outlet-sale.com

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ONLINE SALES OF FAKESONLINE SALES OF FAKESWERE BOOMING.

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CBP St tCBP Stats• Increase in air shipment seizuresIncrease in air shipment seizures• Slight decrease in cargo shipment

seizuresseizures

What does itmean?mean?

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Counterfeiting Economy

• Increase in online sales• Increase in small air shipmentsp

Wh ?Why?

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Means of Internet SalesO li ti & l ifi d d it• Online auction & classified ad sites

• Stock lot sales & trade boards • Retail website sales • Social networksSocial networks• Spam / Phishing

B2B il d ff / Ph t li k• B2B e-mailed offers / Photo links• Parked / Inactive Domains

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Making the Most of VeROMaking the Most of VeRO& Unhappy eBay Sellers

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Case Study: Unwitting eBay Informants

S• US eBay seller, eztrade• Complained about

removed listingsremoved listings• Said his jackets HAD to

be originalbe original• As proof, sends an

invoice identifying his domestic supplier

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From Online to On the Ground…

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B2B Internet Offers

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When Considering Enforcement against China-based Websites… g

…not anymore.

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Case Study: Rogue Websites, Fujian

• Recent civil action• Global reach• Global reach• How it started &

where it ledwhere it led• Fujian Sharing tactics

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Rogue websites (cont.)• Case is ongoing• Self-fundingg

- Over $1.7 million collected & paid- Over 1 400 websites deactivatedOver 1,400 websites deactivated

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Questions?Alina Halloran

VP, Global Online Brand ProtectionOpSec Security, Inc.

617.320.6023ahalloran@opsecsecurity.com

Randall S. RabenoldGlobal Investigations Coordinator for the The North Face® brand

Owner, Vaudra Ltd.,rsr@vaudra.com

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