E-Commerce challenges in illicit trade in fakes: governance frameworks and best practices

This study provides an overview of government- and industry-specific measures to address the abuse of online platforms by counterfeiters.

In recent years, trading platforms have been instrumental in the growth in e-commerce, but at the same time, they can be abused by illicit trade networks.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these problems as people turned to e-commerce during lockdowns and shop closures.

Governments and industries have recognised these problems and are addressing them in various ways, including providing more transparency, streamlining procedures, and facilitating co-operation.