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Article in FameAppeal.com http://fameappeal.com/?p=704Gucci America, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and Yves Saint Laurent America have teamed up and filed trademark infringement suit against an array of online counterfeit retailers. Commercial litigator Anne Coyle Esq. is the counsel representing a number of fashion houses. Defendants include Bagsmerchant, LLC andwww.BagsDeal.com. Ms. Coyle told me over the phone that this issue was one of the many commercial litigation disputes she had in her caseload. Even though she was busy with work she took the time to discuss her profession with me and encouraged me with my endeavors as a future lawyer. She kindly provided the complaint which located here.Online shopping has become the bargain rack for many budget shoppers. Shipping costs aside online sample sales like Gilt Groupe have made what I called “.jpeg fitting rooms” all the rave. Likewise the world of counterfeit online shopping has expanded. It is widely known that merchants can set up shop online with little regulation and openly sell knock-offs. However, what I find surprising is the fact that counterfeit retailers offer actual customer service! For example Bag Merchants will allow payment through credit card, western union and even bank transfers! Bags will even include “serial number stamp, dust bag, tag/booklet, locks and keys”Information on protecting Intellectual Property visit StopFakes.govComplaint located here