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repackaging

noun/ˌriːˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/

B1CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

The reboxing or relabelling of genuine branded goods, often contested when they are parallel-imported.

The brand owner objected to the importer's repackaging, arguing it damaged the mark's reputation.

Topic: Intellectual property in Legal English

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More law words: Intellectual property