Taobao and Tmall (both part of the Alibaba Group) are two of
China's most popular online market places, not only for brands
but also for counterfeiters. Both platforms have established an
elaborate set of rules to counter infringements involving
trademarks, copyrights, and patents (inventions, utility
models, industrial designs).
For a repeat offender, both platforms adopt more stringent
measures. Punitive measures include a warning letter, suspension of
the offender's account for 2 months, or even termination of
that account. The intellectual property rights (IPR) owner may
assist by providing the platform with evidence proving that the
infringer is involved in repeated acts of infringement.
