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Market trader who sold counterfeit clothing ordered to pay £520

25 March 2016

25.03.16 - Bharat Rawji (55) of Melrose Street, off Catherine Street, Leicester, sold items featuring the bogus trademarks of well-known brands Superdry and Hugo Boss on his stall in the city, Leicester Magistrates' Court heard.

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Today OHIM becomes the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

23 March 2016

23.03.16 - As of today, 23 March, the Office's name has changed to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The name of the unitary trade mark administered by the Office has changed to the European Union trade mark. These changes took effect upon the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2015/2424.

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Food Crime Annual Strategic Assessment 2016

23 March 2016

23.03.16 - Food-related criminality affecting the UK is being addressed by two food crime units (the Units) with a shared vision, deep collaboration and a clear commitment to consumer protection.

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Stay safe and & avoid counterfeit goods this bank holiday

22 March 2016

22.03.16 - Counterfeit goods are shoddy imitations that will leave people out of pocket and could cause serious harm. Fake electrical goods are hazardous as they can cause fires and electrocution. Harmful substances such as high lead levels in perfume are a risk with counterfeit cosmetics.

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Counterfeit dresses – Bargain? You must be joking…

22 March 2016

22.03.16 - You've dreamed about your big day for many years, but could you be left broken-hearted? And all, says Susi Rogol, because you thought you were bagging the bargain of a lifetime…

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Police seize counterfeit goods worth £50,000 in Denny

21 March 2016

21.03.16 - These goods, were mainly cosmetic electronics, which pose a real danger to users as they have not been tested or conform to the regulations.

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Benefit fraudster operated counterfeit goods empire from home

19 March 2016

19.03.16 - Lynn James, of Keyes Street, Barrow, was handed a suspended sentence at Barrow Crown Court.

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3 people face jail for selling counterfeit goods on eBay

18 March 2016

18.03.16 - Gang made tens of thousands from selling fake clothing, including One Direction garments, on eBay.

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PIPCU says IP crime is worth fighting

17 March 2016

17.03.16 - Speaking at the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys' (ITMA) spring conference in London today, March 17, detective inspector Mick Dodge said that while intellectual property “may not seem” like a significant issue, the effects of infringement and counterfeiting are widely felt.

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Sentence deferred on Beauly & Kiltarlity counterfeit dealer

17 March 2016

17.03.16 - A Kiltarlity woman will be sentenced next month after she admitted 15 charges of possessing fake designer clothes, jewellery and electronics for sale.

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ACG represents more than 3,000 brands affected by this influx of fakes into the UK and delivers an international network of information, advice and contacts on all aspects of IP protection. Working with Government and law enforcement agencies since 1980, ACG is focused on providing an effective and sustained response to counterfeiting.

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