Pirate Goods Infringing IPR

Designer labeled clothes, sports goods, watches, perfume and cosmetics are all targets for the counterfeiting pirates. Fake drugs and car parts can damage more than your wealth.
H M Customs & Excise are the first barrier against importation of IPR infringing goods and they are allowed to temporarily detain goods if they suspect them of infringing IPR and under certain circumstances, goods may be destroyed. Customs must tell the IPR holders who decide whether to take the matter to court.

IPR holders should make themselves conversant with the laws and rules then encourage trade associations, Trading Standards and others to remain vigilant in the protection of trade mark Intellectual Property Rights.(IPR).

Enter a new player in the protection sector this week when the police working with Nominet have closed down 1200+ web sites that were selling counterfeit goods online. Ebay continues to try police the sale of fake goods but buyers and brand owners need to remain vigilant.