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The Online Sellers' Bill of Rights Has a Counterfeiter Problem
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
H.R. 9799, the Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026, aims to protect small sellers from dominant online marketplaces by imposing stricter requirements on suspensions, inventory holds, and fund freezes. However, critics warn that these provisions could hinder platforms’ ability to combat counterfeit sellers effectively, potentially empowering counterfeiters and complicating enforcement processes.
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You face increased legal risks if your sales platform depends on rapid counterfeit enforcement. Upgrading your customer vetting and fraud detection is essential now that marketplaces must prove suspicions before acting.
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