Internet service & hosting providers (eBay, Google, etc) have limited liability in fighting sales of counterfaited products.

Breaking of exclusive distribution agreements often result in online sales at dumping price compared to manufacturer original transfer prices.

Often the only way to understand if a product is a fake, is to touch it.

According to new Italian Decree Law n.35/2005. fines between 5 to 10 thousands euro can be levied against consumers who bought counterfaited products.