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kings4sap · 24 September 2014, 07:09 AM

Any thoughts on to what extent Rolex will be policing the new kid on the block for brand abuse? I spent about 5 minutes on the site searching "Rolex" and there is ample use of the Rolex name for non-Rolex products and a host of "look-a-like" watch listings using the Rolex name.

Alibaba is rumored to want to gain a foothold in North America (countering Amazon and ebay). I can't imagine any legitimate attempt to get there without some brand/copyright protection which I also don't see happening with the open counterfeit trade activity that permeates China where Alibaba is based.

What if they use some of that capital to buy a North American based web retailer to start competing against Amazon and ebay? Luxury retailers have to be cringing at the thought of battling this down the road.

tomallen · 24 September 2014, 07:27 AM

From what I understand anything with the name Rolex or a Rolex trademark can only be imported by Rolex U.S.A. Any other importer bringing in items with the Rolex name or trademark can and will be seized by customs.

landroverking · 24 September 2014, 07:43 AM

Can you say lawsuits?

locutus49 · 24 September 2014, 07:48 AM

Baba has more fakes than ebay. One of its many problems that speculators - oops, investors - are overlooking.

Vaxe · 24 September 2014, 07:50 AM

Best steer clear from this topic

kings4sap · 24 September 2014, 07:58 AM

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Best steer clear from this topic

Why's that? I think a huge retailer domiciled within the largest country in the world will have some type of impact on the general marketplace. Maybe not now but most assuredly down the road. One of the best things about the Rolex brand is the integrity factor and having a retailer the size of Alibaba primed to proliferate the tainting of all luxury brands merits dialogue and consideration.

landroverking · 24 September 2014, 08:15 AM

Mods we need a like button.

beshannon · 24 September 2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by landroverking

Mods we need a like button.

And a dislike button!

Watchvirgin · 24 September 2014, 11:26 AM

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Mods we need a like button.

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Originally Posted by beshannon

And a dislike button!

If we had either of these options, how would some of the members increase their "Post count?" LOLOLOL

Alibaba blows my mind. They have no control!

TopNotchChach · 24 September 2014, 12:00 PM

going down....

GB-man · 24 September 2014, 12:19 PM

If I ever decide to start a scheme of running knockoff junk on canal street then I will probably be doing business with alibaba....but since thats not going to happen I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole.

Fake BS is always going to be around. Let law enforcement handle that. I for one am willing to call out anyone wearing anything fake. Just me doing my part

24 September 2014, 07:09 AM	#1
kings4sap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: The O.C. Watch: DD 40 Posts: 447	Alibaba Any thoughts on to what extent Rolex will be policing the new kid on the block for brand abuse? I spent about 5 minutes on the site searching "Rolex" and there is ample use of the Rolex name for non-Rolex products and a host of "look-a-like" watch listings using the Rolex name. Alibaba is rumored to want to gain a foothold in North America (countering Amazon and ebay). I can't imagine any legitimate attempt to get there without some brand/copyright protection which I also don't see happening with the open counterfeit trade activity that permeates China where Alibaba is based. What if they use some of that capital to buy a North American based web retailer to start competing against Amazon and ebay? Luxury retailers have to be cringing at the thought of battling this down the road.

24 September 2014, 07:27 AM	#2
tomallen 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Connecticut Watch: Rolex SubC,GMTIIC Posts: 966	From what I understand anything with the name Rolex or a Rolex trademark can only be imported by Rolex U.S.A. Any other importer bringing in items with the Rolex name or trademark can and will be seized by customs. __________________ Unless you are the lead dog the scenery never changes

24 September 2014, 07:43 AM	#3
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Can you say lawsuits?

24 September 2014, 07:48 AM	#4
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Baba has more fakes than ebay. One of its many problems that speculators - oops, investors - are overlooking.

24 September 2014, 07:50 AM	#5
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Best steer clear from this topic

24 September 2014, 08:15 AM	#7
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Mods we need a like button.

24 September 2014, 12:00 PM	#10
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	going down....

24 September 2014, 12:19 PM	#11
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	If I ever decide to start a scheme of running knockoff junk on canal street then I will probably be doing business with alibaba....but since thats not going to happen I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. Fake BS is always going to be around. Let law enforcement handle that. I for one am willing to call out anyone wearing anything fake. Just me doing my part

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