Singapore Customs seizes 700 bags
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Singapore Customs has seized some 700 counterfeit women’s bags and wallets imported from China.
Details of the brands were not officially released but the above image provided by Customs shows clearly distinguishable Cath Kidston branding on some of the seized goods. Other goods bore two other brand names.
The bags and wallets were discovered during a routine inspection of a consignment of goods at the Tanjong Pagar Distripark.
Singapore Customs has informed the brand owners of the detained goods and they can now institute infringement actions against the importer under the Trade Marks Act.
“Singapore does not condone such illegal trading activities and will take firm action against importers of counterfeit goods, and continue to ensure a robust intellectual property rights enforcement regime in Singapore,” said Singapore Customs in a statement.
Today’s seizure follows another on April 8 involving more than 2300 items including mobile phone accessories, watches, sunglasses, bags and wallets suspected to be counterfeit goods of popular brands. Those items had been air freighted in from China, and included fake Apple accessories, pictured below.
Questions & Answers
Q.What will happen to the importer of these counterfeit bags?
What will happen to the importer of these counterfeit bags?
The brand owners of the seized goods have been informed by Singapore Customs. They can now begin infringement actions against the importer under the Trade Marks Act.
Q.Where were the counterfeit bags and wallets discovered?
Where were the counterfeit bags and wallets discovered?
The items were found during a routine inspection of a consignment of goods. This inspection took place at the Tanjong Pagar Distripark.
Q.Were any specific brands identified among the seized items?
Were any specific brands identified among the seized items?
While details were not officially released, the image provided by Customs showed clear Cath Kidston branding on some items. Two other brand names were also present.
Q.Has Singapore Customs made similar seizures recently?
Has Singapore Customs made similar seizures recently?
Yes, this seizure follows another on April 8 involving over 2300 suspected counterfeit items. Those goods, including fake Apple accessories, were air freighted from China.
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