Many GCA members have seen their cards being sold without permission on some online market places, particularly Temu. This issue has been covered by PGBuzz , the BBC and across the media,
McDaniels Law team (pictured), specialist Intellectual Property Solicitors and Trade Mark Attorneys, and GCA supplier members, have taken up the issue with Temu on behalf of the industry: MD, Kelly Hudson, met with some of the affected publishers and McDaniels have now produced the attached Temu Takedown Guide for Copyright Infringement for GCA Members who see their designs appearing on the website.
The GCA is also highlighting this issue to government. There is Guidance for Protecting Intellectual Property Rights on e-commerce stores on gov.uk, with links through to report infringements.
Thortful have also published a blog with useful advice to publishers selling through their website.
McDaniels have confirmed that the infringing listings they have reported have now been swiftly removed, they have also received confirmation from Temu that they are keen to help designers protect their IP rights. Possibly the media attention this issue has received has helped.
If you are affected by these issues do use download the guide below.
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