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Counterfeit goods policy violation

What this means

Google flagged your listing as a possible counterfeit — either a real counterfeit, an unauthorized replica, or a generic product using a trademark you don't own. This is account-level serious.

Why this happens

Common triggers: using brand names you don't sell ('Nike-style'), listing 'inspired by' luxury items, or selling parallel imports without authorization.

How to fix it

  1. Review the listing for any trademarked brand names you're not authorized to sell under.
  2. If you're a legitimate authorized seller, get written brand authorization and submit to Google for verification.
  3. Remove all 'inspired by', 'replica', 'similar to [Brand]' language from listings.
  4. If the product is genuinely counterfeit, take it down — Google may suspend the entire account otherwise.

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