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Zoll raids: Essential drama at Remanexpo

February 1, 2024

The German Zoll was busy at the Consumer Goods Show in Frankfurt recently.

The six German Customs (Zoll) and their trusty blue trolly were accompanied by the complaining IP lawyers as they conducted their relentless pursuit against potentially infringing products at the Ambiente trade fair, seizing over 1,100 suspected infringing products, mainly from China, India, and Taiwan, including toner cartridges, pens, and glasses.

The Zoll initiated 27 criminal proceedings and collected €41,500 ($44,872) as security. The actions aimed at protecting the economy and consumers from low-quality infringing products also involved removing fake trademarks from displays and ensuring that these goods don’t enter the market.

This operation underscores the importance of on-site inspections at trade fairs for effective enforcement against counterfeit trade??.

 

Our take on this: While it’s clear that counterfeit goods are a serious issue, the spectacle of frequent raids at trade fairs raises questions. It suggests a performative element to these efforts, where the visual impact of raids might overshadow the more substantial work of eradicating fakes from the market.

This seemingly theatrical approach by intellectual property holders and authorities could be perceived as a diversion from the broader, more challenging task at hand. Moreover, the effectiveness of these raids is debatable, leaving us to ponder the fate of the complaints filed. Shouldn’t more focus be placed on long-term solutions rather than these high-drama interventions?

Categories : Around the Industry

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