Category Archives: Counterfeit Brands

The BBC News website reports that Trading Standards officers have seized counterfeit goods worth more than £500,000 from the iconic annual Appleby Horse Fair.

Items removed included 2,500 pairs of sunglasses and nearly 200 bottles of perfume with counterfeit Cartier, Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Dior trademarks.

According to the Guardian website, Chinese authorities, working with UK police and agencies, have targeted Pandabuy, the online sales platform accused of supplying counterfeit goods.

Police raided the Hangzhou office and several warehouses of Pandabuy after reported legal action by 16 brands over copyright infringement.

According to the Manchester Evening News website, police officers in Oldham sawed through shutters to uncover and seize a haul of fake designer shoes and accessories.

Piles of boxes of suspected counterfeit footwear were removed and two men were arrested on suspicion of trademark offences and money laundering.

According to The Sun website, David Beckham’s business team is waging war on counterfeiters who sell fake copies of his designer clothing, fragrances and accessories.

Paperwork shows the fakes are sold on sites including Amazon, eBay and Etsy by firms or individuals based in China or elsewhere in Asia.

The Belfast Telegraph website reports that a pensioner admitted 13 charges of possessing and selling hundreds of fake designer handbags.

During a raid at Anne Roseleen Darcy’s house, a room was found filled with counterfeit handbags, belts, shoes and purses, plus £80,000-worth of diamonds.

One thousand items of suspected fake clothing, footwear and electrical equipment that were seized during an investigation would have represented a £130,000 loss of value to the brands concerned.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the sale of suspected counterfeit goods.