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A Brief Information on Trademark and Copyright infringement.

Trademark infringement is a violation of the exclusive rights attached to a trademark, without the authorization of the trademark owner. An example would be when a third-party utilizes the trademark and company name of a brand owner on counterfeit packaging, unauthorized websites, or other media.

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