Hey you, counterfeiters, better pay attention to this story!
Rational Fashion Inc and its owner Josh Mohrer was sued by Seven For All Mankind for $4.45 million in a copyright infringement case.
"We're obviously pleased with a judgment of this amount," said Barbara Kolsun, Seven For All Mankind's senior vice president. "I think it sends a message to the counterfeiting community that we will not tolerate the sale of counterfeit goods."*
I've read quite a few stories like this in the past couple years. I have actually been a victim of counterfeiters on Ebay. I bought a couple Louis Vuitton purses and now they're just sitting in my closet collecting dust :( However, if you're in the market for a LV, I came across a website that offers advice on what to look for when shopping for Louis Vuitton on Ebay. It's the "Louis Vuitton Info Site"...
*Source: Vogue.co.uk
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