Section 11. Dealing with Trademark Violations and Fraudulent Products
In some collectibles categories, certain manufacturers are very protective of their trademarks and copyrights. To that end, eBay offers its Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) program. As described at pages.ebay.com/help/tp/programs-vero-ov.html, the VeRO program is designed to protect intellectual property rights by providing a process for intellectual property owners to report listings that infringe their rights.
The original goal of the VeRO program was to help identify and remove fraudulent items and unauthorized reproductions—such as fake Rolex watches—from the eBay marketplace. That's a noble intent, but some manufacturers take protection of their intellectual rights to an illogical ...
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