Memorandum of Understanding on the Online Sale of Counterfeit Products

Document type
Self-Regulation/Voluntary Agreement/Code of Conduct
This European Protocol signed between major rights-holders and internet platforms on the online sale of counterfeit products requires, in addition to a notification and take-down procedure, action against repeat infringements as well as proactive and preventive measures.
Year
2011
Topic, claim, or defense
E-Commerce
Document type
Self-Regulation/Voluntary Agreement/Code of Conduct
Issuing entity
Private Sector
Type of service provider
Marketplace
Issues addressed
Trigger for OSP obligations
OSP obligation considered
Account Termination
Type of law
Other
General effect on immunity
Strengthens Immunity
General intermediary liability model
Takedown/Act Upon Knowledge (Includes Notice and Takedown)