7 Jul 2025
🛒Request for Comments on Guidelines for Countering Illicit Trade
Request for Comments on OECD's Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade (WP-CIT) Draft Voluntary Guidelines for Countering Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Goods on Online Marketplaces; Reopening of Comment Period
Summary
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is reopening the comment period for the notice titled "Request for Comments on OECD's Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade (WP-CIT) Draft Voluntary Guidelines for Countering Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Goods on Online Marketplaces" that was published in the Federal Register on May 19, 2025. The comment period is reopened until August 26, 2025.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- Patent and Trademark Office
Business Impact
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The notice seeks comments on guidelines to combat illicit trade, directly impacting businesses that deal with counterfeit goods. Compliance with these guidelines may impose regulatory requirements on online marketplaces and sellers, influencing their operations and strategies.