How Corsearch Fights the Online Counterfeit Merch Business | Via Billboard

In 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted nearly $2.8 billion worth of copyright-infringing goods from countries such as China, Turkey, and Canada. It is estimated that artists lose between $20,000 and $50,000 for every $1 million in yearly T-shirt sales due to unauthorized sellers.

Featuring insights from Joe Cherayath, Corsearch VP of Enforcement, a recent Billboard article explores the impact of counterfeit and unlicensed merchandise for music artists and the entertainment industry at large. Read on to learn how Iron Maiden’s Head of Business Affairs enlisted the help of Corsearch to remove an unauthorized album from the Coda Records eCommerce website.

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A version of this article also appears in the June 8, 2024 issue of Billboard magazine.