Authenticity of counterfeit products

[DocCathode]

We had a thread discussing counterfeit products last month or so. I popsted in it. I just can’t recall the title or forum.

Bah.

I will search.

Found it! Let us see if this link works

These “tells” that give away knockoff merchandise

I’m to understand that there are these signs that a designer product, such as a Gucci bag or a Rolex watch or Air Jordans or what have you, is a knockoff. Perhaps the knockoff second hand on your fake Rolex stops and starts rather than making a continuous movement. Or some indication in the stitching of a knockoff Gucci bag. Or whatever. Is this some sort of legal fiction meant to shield the knockoff manufacturers from legal/civil action? Like, the guy who sells knockoff Gucci bags can tell Guc…