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Amazon's foreign websites named in US piracy and counterfeiting report

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday cited allegations of counterfeit goods sold on the Seattle-based online retailer's websites in Canada, Germany, France, India and the UK

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The office is "considering seeking more information regarding e-commerce platforms, including those based in the United States, in future reviews of Notorious Markets," it added

Reuters Washington

2 min read Last Updated : Apr 29 2020 | 11:11 PM IST

Several of Amazon.com Inc's foreign websites have been added to the US trade regulator's "Notorious Markets" report on marketplaces known for counterfeiting and piracy concerns.

The Office of the US Trade Representative on Wednesday cited allegations of counterfeit goods sold on the Seattle-based online retailer's websites in Canada, Germany, France, India and the United Kingdom.

The office is "considering seeking more information regarding e-commerce platforms, including those based in the United States, in future reviews of Notorious Markets," it added.

Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In the past it has said it "strictly prohibits" counterfeit products on its

Topics : Amazon Counterfeiters piracy

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