Please be advised that it has come to our attention that certain entities, including but not limited to vendors operating on TikTok, Amazon.com, and various Shopify platforms, are engaged in the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, and sale of counterfeit products that infringe upon 67 Designs' intellectual property rights in its mobile device mounting systems.
Of particular concern is the conduct of Brand X, which employs the American flag in its marketing materials and incorporated into it's products in a manner that constitutes a deceptive trade practice under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. § 45). This statute explicitly prohibits "unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce," including the misleading use of American symbols in commercial activities. Furthermore, we have determined that these finished products:
(1) Are manufactured entirely in the People's Republic of China;
(2) Are being imported and sold into the United States at prices below material cost, potentially in violation of applicable dumping regulations; and
(3) Falsely suggest domestic origin through deceptive marketing practices.
Consumers are hereby notified that any products purporting to be 67 Designs products obtained through unauthorized channels, particularly those marketed using American symbols while originating from foreign manufacturers, do not originate from 67 Designs and may constitute counterfeit merchandise. This notice serves as a formal warning to both distributors and consumers regarding the legal implications of engaging in or facilitating the trade of such counterfeit products.
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