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Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act

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A quick definition of Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act:

The Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) is a federal law that aims to prevent the production and sale of fake or counterfeit goods, such as fake designer bags or pirated movies. The law makes it illegal to sell or traffic counterfeit goods and provides for the seizure of such goods. It also imposes criminal liability for those who engage in counterfeiting and provides for enhanced civil penalties. The ACPA helps protect consumers from being tricked into buying fake products and helps ensure that creators of original works are properly compensated for their efforts.

A more thorough explanation:

The Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) is a federal law that aims to prevent the counterfeiting of trademarks and copyrighted merchandise, such as computer programs, phonorecords, and motion pictures. The law makes it illegal to traffic in counterfeit goods and services, and provides for the seizure of such goods. It also imposes enhanced civil penalties for those who violate the law.

One example of the ACPA in action is when a company discovers that someone is selling counterfeit versions of their products. The company can take legal action under the ACPA to stop the sale of the counterfeit goods and seek damages from the seller.

Another example is when law enforcement officials seize a shipment of counterfeit goods at a port of entry. They can use the ACPA to prosecute those responsible for trafficking in the counterfeit goods.

These examples illustrate how the ACPA helps protect consumers from being deceived by counterfeit goods and helps businesses protect their intellectual property rights.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
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@UnderRepresentedTryhard: Yes only for YM applicants tho
RoaldDahl
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dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
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same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
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So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
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RoaldDahl
16:26
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Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
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Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
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Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
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This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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