China: Counterfeiting penalties are too lenient

China: Counterfeiting penalties are too lenient

A new study on counterfeiting penalties in China finds that the penalties imposed are often below the statutory minimum required by law. The study was undertaken by Chuanzi Cai of South China University of Technology’s Faculty of Law in Guangzhou and published...
Brother busts counterfeit network in Germany

Brother busts counterfeit network in Germany

ICCE reports on Brother’s recent success in Germany where Brother discovered a network of counterfeiters selling fake toner cartridges on Amazon. Brother International Europe Ltd. is the European sales headquarter of Brother Industries, Ltd. Towards the end of 2019,...
Brother’s revenue and profits hit by COVID-19

Brother’s revenue and profits hit by COVID-19

The company has released its consolidated financial results for the first quarter which ended 30 June 2020. Brother recorded sales revenue of ¥133.2 billion ($1.26 billion/ €1.07 billion), down 16.4% year-on-year. Overall business segment profit was down 51.1% at ¥8.6...
USITC to issue GEO for Brother

USITC to issue GEO for Brother

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain toner cartridges, components thereof, and systems containing same based on the complaint filed by Brother on 19 August 2019. The investigation is based on the...