Fossil Group GC on Partnering to Guard Against Knockoffs

As vice president, general counsel, and secretary for the Fossil Group, Randy Hyne oversees compliance issues and combats knock-offs for a product portfolio spanning a large number of national jurisdictions. He shares his insights on some of the most useful first principles.

What are the most successful strategies against counterfeit and knock-off products?

Fossil Group produces products under its owned brands, including Fossil, Michele, and Skagen, and under license agreements for some of the most prestigious fashion brands in the world, including Emporio Armani, Michael Kors, and Diesel. As a result, our products are prime targets for counterfeiters.

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