The controversial legal tactic The Trump Organization is using to take down fake merch

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July 28, 2025, 10:17 PM

• •The Trump Organization is suing online sellers on platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart for selling counterfeit Trump merchandise.
• •The lawsuit uses a legal tactic called a "Schedule A" suit, which allows the organization to go after numerous online storefronts simultaneously.
• •These types of lawsuits are becoming increasingly common in intellectual property cases, but they have also raised some concerns about due process.

The Trump Organization is taking legal action against online sellers for allegedly selling counterfeit Trump merchandise on platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. The lawsuit employs a "Schedule A" approach, targeting multiple online storefronts at once, a tactic that's gaining popularity in intellectual property cases. This method allows plaintiffs to pursue numerous defendants simultaneously, potentially making the process more efficient. However, it has also sparked concerns about fairness and due process for those accused of selling infringing products.

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