Category Archives: Counterfeit Brands

The Cornwall Live website reports that a Newquay man narrowly avoided a jail sentence but has received a fine of £285,000 for selling counterfeit goods.

Daniel Pettit allowed customers to order products to be printed with images or designs relating to brands including Fortnite, Call of Duty and North Face.

The Northern Echo website reports that North Yorkshire trading standards officers have tracked down and stopped a £400,000 fake watches operation.

Nearly 1,000 fake watches were confiscated from Watch Cabin Ltd, and James Christopher Lum, the businessman in charge of the operation.

According to an article on The Fashion Law website, a recent survey from the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office [UKIPO] revealed that over 13% of participants claim their purchasing of counterfeit products has been influenced by social media endorsements.

The National website reports that shoppers have been warned of the serious health risks of drinking counterfeit alcohol this 2021 festive season.
Food Standards Scotland said the sharp rise in food and drink sales over Christmas increases the risk of illegal and counterfeit alcohol finding its way onto the Scottish market.

The Kent Online website reports that a crackdown on the sale of counterfeit goods has seen fake Armani and Gucci items seized at a market in Swanley.

A team of 17 officers seized items including: adult and children’s clothing, bags, hats, sunglasses, belts and watches.

According to the Birmingham Live website, two men have been fined after they were caught selling fake designer bags and hats.

Hasib Safi and Ibrahim Akabary separately sold accessories bearing the Louis Vuitton or Dolce & Gabbana trademarks, all of which turned out to be counterfeit.