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Counterfeiting by SHI group of the Registered Trademarks

by:GenuinewaysPosted:2005-10-31

Case Description:

We noticed the principal criminal SHI since Year 2003. The 90% of the fake supplies were supplied to the surrounding area of Beijing and he was in high alert. Till October 27, 2005, according to GW’s complaint, Haidian Branch of Beijing PSB conducted action against the factory and related warehouse respectively located in three places. The action resulted in the arrest of 11 suspected and seizures of over 3000 fake cartridges in a total value of RMB 2,913,824. The involved brands including “Canon”, “Lenovo”, “Epson”,“Hp” etc. The action completely destroyed a criminal gangster engaged in the production and distribution of counterfeit branded supplies.

Highlight:

1.The case involves different brands and a huge number of counterfeits which were evaluated at RMB 2,913,824. The 2 principal criminals and other 7 employees were imposed custodial sentences and fines.(Two suspects were also found guilty but not penalized because one just reached 16 years old and another was verified as with limited capacity for criminal responsibility). The 2 principal were imposed a fine of RMB 100,000 respectively.

2.This case involved RMB 2,913,824, was the biggest case be judged by Beijing Haidian District People’s courtat that time.

3.Wide social influence.This case has been reported by Beijing local media such as <CCTV>  <Jing Bao>,< Legal Evening News > <Beijing Times>.

Result:

On April 11, 2007, Beijing Haidian District People’s court handed down verdicts in this case. The principal CHENG received five years imprisonment with a fine of RMB 100,000 and her husband SHI received four years imprisonment with a fine of RMB100,000.