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As far as I can tell the justification amounts to, "it has our logo" followed by a lawyer's version of a meaningful look and the "yadda yadda yadda" gesture. An
by plorg 3y ago
As far as I can tell the justification amounts to, "it has our logo" followed by a lawyer's version of a meaningful look and the "yadda yadda yadda" gesture. And because Homeland Security is largely unaccountable they'll just accept that justification from Apple when accompanied by a giant wad of cash or the chance to do some operator shit.
- threeseed 3y ago> when accompanied by a giant wad of cash $190 per copyright: https://iprr.cbp.gov/s https://iprr.cbp.gov/s
- Terr_ 3y agoStop trying to pretend it's all about the filing fee, nobody (else) is making that claim. The article clearly identifies seizure-and-resale as the dubious profit motive, where CBP is permitted to erase trademarks and make money selling the seized equipment at auction.