Inherency
What caused e-commerce counterfeiting to skyrocket in recent years?
Covid-19
Who is enacting the plan?
the courts or congress
What are the 3 possible impact scenarios?
Grid shutdown, nuclear war, food insecurity.
What are the 2 possible impact scenarios?
Nuclear war and democracy
What is my favorite arguement in Debate?
What decision was made by the courts in the Tiffany v eBay lawsuit?
E-commerce platforms, like eBay, were not held liable for any trademark infringement
What does the plan do?
It forces online platforms to be held partially liable for trademark infringement and to investigate any possible counterfeiting.
Why is the military purchasing counterfeit products?
The supply chain can't keep up
What is a kleptocracy?
a government whose corrupt leaders use political power to exploit wealth from the people
What is my fovorite color?
Green
Companies must remove counterfeit goods reactively or when they have "specific knowledge"
What is constructive knowledge?
"The reason the know"
Why would other countries take advantage of a US grid blackout?
US would be without defensive and responsive capabilities.
What is the least enforceable type of money laundering?
transaction laundering
What two minors am I pursueing?
Business and Community Planning
What is the percentage of counterfeit goods sold on ecommerce websites and social media? (two separate answers)
E-commerce - 39%
Social Media - 39%
What court case is the affirmative plan modeling after?
Luxottica v AMM (Airport Mini Mall)
What is the percentage of counterfeit goods the military purchases?
15%
How much revenue is produced from selling counterfeit goods in a year?
$1.13 trillion
Top 3 favorit animals?
Cat, Capybara, and Jellyfish
What does the abbreviation INFORM stand for? (INFORM Consumers Act)
Integrity, Notification and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces
Why must the new standard (the plan) be flexible? (2 answers)
To evolve with the changes in tech
To ensure the burden of counterfeiting is shared between the owner and sellers
What does the abbreviation HACCP mean?
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
In what countries has there been cyberattacks on nuclear power plants?
India, South Korea, and Japan
What is least favorite architecture style?
Eco butualism.