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Holistic Data Overview
Holistic Data Overview
Quarter AntiCounterfeiting Highlights
Quarter AntiCounterfeiting Highlights
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A police-initiated warehouse seizure in Zeytinburnu district
Date: May 16th, 2024 Location: Zeytinburnu district, Turkey Brands: Diesel, YSL, Armani, Lancôme Context: The Police conduced an ex officio raid against a warehouse at an address in Zeytinburnu district. Results:
- Total of 24,460 counterfeit perfume products were seized on spot, including but not limited to, 5,910 Diesel, YSL, Armani, Lancôme products;
- 100 liters of perfume essence liquid, 1 perfume filling machine, 2 lidding machines and 1 packing machine were seized during the operation.
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Big ex-officio seizure made by the Anti-Smuggling Branch of the Istanbul Police Department
Date: June 5th, 2024 Location: Bayrampasa district, Turkey Brands: Diesel, YSL, Armani, Cacharel, Viktor &Rolf, Azzaro and Lancôme Context: The Anti-Smuggling Branch of the Istanbul Police Department conduced an ex officio operation at two addresses in Bayrampasa district. Results: During this operation a total of 78,705 counterfeit products were seized, including but not limited to, 12,534 products bearing our trademarks. Status: We submitted a complaint petition before the competent Prosecutor's Office grounding on trademark infringement and requested the destruction of the goods.
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Seizure by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Area Port of Jacksonville
Date: March 1st, 2024 Location: Jacksonville, Florida, the USA Brands: IT Cosmetics Context: Seizure conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, stating that “Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the stylized word "IT", in lowercase script” and thus, they notified us, the trademark holder, of the action. Results: 120 pieces of counterfeit IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores were seized. Status: Case closed
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Seizure by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the FEDEX Port of Entry
Date: May 10th, 2024 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, the USA Brands: Lancôme Context: Seizure conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, stating that the goods bear marks which constitute counterfeit copies of our Lancôme trademark and thus, they notified us of their action. Results: 5 pieces of counterfeit Lancôme perfumes Status: Case closed
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An official visit from Korea Customs to L’Oreal USA regarding suspected Kiehl’s Ultra Facial cream products
Date: July 10th, 2024 Location: L’Oreal West in El Segundo California, the USA Brands: Kiehl’s Context: This meeting was scheduled at the request of Incheon Airport Customs Officials, who sought assistance in authenticating suspected counterfeit Kiehl’s Ultra Facial cream 125ml. Prior to the meeting, two samples of suspected Kiehl’s products were sent to the US for examination and eventually confirmed to be counterfeit. Results: Thanks to the LUSA Brand Protection Team’s cooperation and assistance, the Customs Officials has obtained certain important information and documents for their further investigation against a target in the US exporting suspicious Kiehl’s products to Korea (now confirmed to be counterfeit). Status: No further meeting scheduled yet.
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Seizure by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the UPS Port
Date: March 19th, 2024 Location: Newark, New Jersey, the USA Brands: Giorgio Armani Context: Seizure conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, stating that the goods bear marks which constitute counterfeit copies of the ARMANI trademark and thus, they notified us, the trademark holder, of the action. Results: 3 pieces of counterfeit Giorgio Armani lip gloss Status: Case closed
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Seizure by Specialized Police Department of São Paulo at a warehouse and an assembly location
Date: June 4th, 2024 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Brands: CACHAREL, ARMANI, LANCÔME, MUGLER and RALPH LAUREN Context: Our team was contacted by the Chief of the Specialized Police Department of São Paulo/SP to provide necessary support during an inspection against three addresses that had been used as warehouses for counterfeit cosmetics. We found and seized counterfeit products in two (2) of the inspected locations. Results:
- 3,153 pieces of counterfeit products (perfumes and label rolls) were seized on the spot;
- Significant number of blank bottles with labels were found.
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Seizure by Shanghai Public Security Bureau (PSB) at 2 offline warehouses and target-related office (O2O case)
Date: May 10th, 2024 Location: Chengdu City, China Brands: KIEHL’S and LANCOME Context: During an online investigation, we found an e-store on Taobao Marketplace which was suspected of selling counterfeit Kiehl’s skincare products with prices lower than the genuine market price. After conducting a test purchase and proceeding with an in-depth investigation, Taobao Marketplace locked down the target’s offline warehouses, and its office and ran a conjoint raid on the premises with the Shanghai PSB. Results:
- 295 pieces of counterfeit products were seized (their genuine price in total is approx. EUR 24,700);
- All the online links selling L’Oreal counterfeit products have been removed;
- The target principal Li Qin/李勤 was arrested officially on June 7th, 2024.
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Big seizure conducted by the police breaking the local news
Date: July 5th, 2024 Location: Chongqing City, China Brands: KIEHL'S, YSL, GIORGIO ARMANI and LANCOME Context: Due to a consumer complaint in late 2023, we collaborated with the local police in Chongqing City to proceed with an in-depth investigation and eventually, a raid against a Guangdong-based gang producing and selling counterfeit cosmetics nationwide. Results: - Around 90,000 pieces of YSL lipsticks were seized on spot; - 10 suspects have been arrested under criminal charge, 5 production and sales sites were destroyed. Status: Ongoing criminal proceedings
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An increasing number of fraud cases in China
Date: January 2024 Location: China Brands: HR, Lancome, YSL, Kiehl’s, Armani, Kerastase, Skinceuticals, and Shu Uemura Context: In China, we have observed a concerning trend of counterfeit products being returned to our official stores. Infringers, exploiting the 7-day return/allergy claim policy, are purchasing authentic products, returning counterfeits, and then selling those genuine ones with discount to gain profit. Our team has been collaborating with the local enforcement authorities to proceed with investigation and raid against such infringers. Since the beginning of 2024, we have taken several actions against this type of infringement, including but not limited to, 4 big fraud cases discovered in China with a total number of 1,251 suspected orders and around EUR 764,655 in terms of order value. Results: A massive quantity of counterfeit products involving HR, Lancome, YSL, Kiehl’s, Armani, Kerastase, Skinceuticals, and Shu Uemura were seized during each raid, especially more than 1,700 pieces of counterfeit HR products were seized in Anxi County (China). Suspects have been captured/ detained and one of them pleaded guilty. Status: Ongoing criminal proceedings.
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Seizure by Shantou PSB at a local warehouse
Date: April 10th, 2024 Location: Shantou City, China Brands: ARMANI, YSL, LANCOME, HR, KIEHL’S, SHU UEMURA Context: The target was reported by an informant. After an in-depth investigation, we learnt that the target had been storing L’Oreal counterfeit products and thus, we conducted a raid action against their warehouse jointly with the Shantou PSB. Results:
- 43,524 pieces of counterfeit finished goods (including but not limited to, 8,148 pieces of HR product) were seized on spot (their genuine price in total is approx. EUR 4,243,300);
- The case was put on file officially on May 8th, 2024, but the target principal has not been captured yet.
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Reintegration of the Luxe Division into the Good Faith Program (GFP)
Alibaba is a global e-commerce giant providing expedite handling of complaints through their Good Faith Program (GFP). To qualify for this faster treatment, IP right owners must meet specific compliance standards regarding the notification process. The aforementioned compliance standards are defined in Alibaba policies which you will find hereinafter: Thanks to a collaborative effort between our Chinese team and our internal contacts at Alibaba, the Luxe Brands have finally been reinstated into the Alibaba GFP. This means we will once again enjoy expedited processing times for complaints, reflecting our restored compliance standing.
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A big ex-officio raid against an offline manufacturer
Date: Q2, 2024 Location: Shantou City, China Brands: Lancôme, Biotherm, Kiehl's, HR Context: Shantou PSB conducted an ex officio operation into an unnamed local factory and requested our support for product verification. Results:
- 33,056 pieces of counterfeit finished/semi-finished products and relevant raw materials (including but not limited to, 24,800 pieces of HR product) were seized on spot;
- The factory owner Lin Ruixing was captured on site and detained after the raid.
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An official visit from Korea Customs to L’Oreal USA regarding suspected Kiehl’s Ultra Facial cream products
Date: July 10th, 2024 Location: L’Oreal West in El Segundo California, the USA Brands: Kiehl’s Context: This meeting was scheduled at the request of Incheon Airport Customs Officials, who sought assistance in authenticating suspected counterfeit Kiehl’s Ultra Facial cream 125ml. Prior to the meeting, two samples of suspected Kiehl’s products were sent to the US for examination and eventually confirmed to be counterfeit. Results: Thanks to the LUSA Brand Protection Team’s cooperation and assistance, the Customs Officials has obtained certain important information and documents for their further investigation against a target in the US exporting suspicious Kiehl’s products to Korea (now confirmed to be counterfeit). Status: No further meeting scheduled yet.
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Pending Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights on Digital Platform
Favorable court ruling for L'Oréal requesting Shopee to disclosure infringers’ information
Date: Pending Location: Vietnam Brands: All brands, all divisions Context: An MoU has been drafted and pending signatures from the General Directorate of Market Surveillance (“DMS”), Vietnam Anti-Counterfeiting And Intellectual Property Protection Association Of Foreign Invested Company (“VACIP”) and Digital Platform Operators (“DPO”). At least four (4) of the biggest DPOs in Vietnam are expected to sign this document, including Shopee, Lazada, Sendo, and Tiki. Results: The MoU will take effect immediately upon signature and several duties will be applied to the DPOs, including but not limited to, the duty to “pro-actively monitor, inspect and provide DMS, related VACIP’s member information on O2O targets or by requested of DMS and cooperate in the investigation, enforcement action, and take down of infringers from the digital platform within 24 hours by the request of DMS or its agencies.”
Date: May 27th, 2024 Location: Singapore Context: In Singapore, we have been working with Shopee since the beginning of 2024 requesting the disclosure of certain seller details. Despite our strong efforts in dealing with online infringers, Shopee still refused to proceed with proper actions (their proposed settlement was unacceptable) and thus, we escalated the case to the High Court of the Republic of Singapore and eventually, received a favorable court ruling. Results: Shopee would need to disclosure the information on the 18 targeted sellers on its platform. The Court also confirmed the following: There was facilitation of wrongdoing by Shopee. There is a reasonable prima facie case of wrongdoing by the sellers. It is just and convenient in the interests of justice to order the disclosure. Status: Case closed.
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1. CHN240515-3 An offline manufacturing factory, criminal case Authority: Shantou Public Security Bureau Chaonan Branch Food and Drug Crime Investigation Brigade Action Date: May 20, 2024 Results: Seized totally 47892 pieces of counterfeit LANCOME and BIOTHERM finished/semi-finished products on the spot. Significance of the case: Successfully dealt a blow to a large-scale producer in the Shantou area: the factory has a large production scale and machines for raw materials, mixing, filling, and sealing. Large seizure amount, imitation of high-end skincare products, high value of involved goods: The target mainly produces high-end skincare products that are popular in the market. More than 40000 yuan of LANCOME and BIOTHERM's finished products and packaging materials were seized on site, including many LANCOME products in the Jingchun series, and even Jingchun meal products, with a value of up to 14 million yuan involved in the case. This crackdown has destroyed a production factory from the source, especially in the Shantou area where counterfeit cosmetics are more severe, and has also had a deterrent effect on local infringers. The factory manager was arrested on site, and the investigation and interrogation of the case are proceeding smoothly.
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Seizure by Public Security at an offline manufacturing factory (Criminal case)
Date: May 20th, 2024 Location: Shantou City, China Brands: LANCOME and BIOTHERM Context: The target was reported by an informant. After a long-last investigation, we collaborated with the local Public Security to proceed with a raid action against the target’s manufacturing side. Results:
- 47,892 pieces of counterfeit finished/semi-finished products were seized (with the value of approx. EUR 5,060);
- The factory manager was arrested on site.
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Seizure by the Police in a local warehouse
Date: April 4th, 2024 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Brands: Lancôme, Armani and YSL Context: One of our investigators has determined a group of three different addresses: one finished perfume warehouse and two manufacturing places. With cooperation of the Police, we conducted a raid operation at Esenyurt district. Results: Total of 62,418 counterfeit products were seized during the raid, including but not limited to, 24,536 Lancôme, Armani, and YSL products. Status: A Complaint has been filed and we launched a criminal action at the IP Court. Products must be destroyed.
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1. CHN240515-3 An offline manufacturing factory, criminal case Authority: Shantou Public Security Bureau Chaonan Branch Food and Drug Crime Investigation Brigade Action Date: May 20, 2024 Results: Seized totally 47892 pieces of counterfeit LANCOME and BIOTHERM finished/semi-finished products on the spot. Significance of the case: Successfully dealt a blow to a large-scale producer in the Shantou area: the factory has a large production scale and machines for raw materials, mixing, filling, and sealing. Large seizure amount, imitation of high-end skincare products, high value of involved goods: The target mainly produces high-end skincare products that are popular in the market. More than 40000 yuan of LANCOME and BIOTHERM's finished products and packaging materials were seized on site, including many LANCOME products in the Jingchun series, and even Jingchun meal products, with a value of up to 14 million yuan involved in the case. This crackdown has destroyed a production factory from the source, especially in the Shantou area where counterfeit cosmetics are more severe, and has also had a deterrent effect on local infringers. The factory manager was arrested on site, and the investigation and interrogation of the case are proceeding smoothly.
Specialized Police Department seizes counterfeit items at an offline warehouse and clandestine factory in São Paulo
Date: April 6th, 2024 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Brands: ARMANI, AZZARO, CACHAREL, LANCÔME, MUGLER, RALPH LAUREN and YVES SAINT LAURENT Context: Our team was contacted by the Chief of the Specialized Police Department of São Paulo/SP, requesting our assistance in providing the legal documents, as well as our logistical support during a raid action. Results:
- 202,402 pieces of counterfeit finished/semi-finished products (perfumes, creams, packaging, and labels) were seized;
- Countless boxes and bags of labels and packaging that would have manufactured thousands of counterfeit cosmetics (creams and perfumes) were found in the warehouse. Blank bottles of perfumes were assembled with labels and packaging.
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Counterfeit goods discovered on the Romanian site www.cel.ro through a grey market test purchase campaign
Date: May 14th, 2024 Platforms: www.cel.ro / Romania CEL is a marketplace on which products can be sold by various merchants or directly by CEL. Brands: Lancôme Context: As part of a grey market test purchase campaign, 2 counterfeit perfumes were purchased on the marketplace CEL. After an 020 investigation to identify the sellers and premises, we filed a criminal complaint against 4 suspects before the police. Action/ Results: Our criminal complaints will enable the police to conduct further investigations and gather evidence, ultimately leading to a raid on the premises of the 4 suspects. We are awaiting feedback from the police regarding the status of the investigation.
1. Seizure by the Special Judicial Police at the counterfeiter’s office and warehouse
Date: April 26th, 2024 Location: Republic of Korea Brands: Kiehl’s Context: Our lawyer collaborated with local police to conduct a raid against an office and warehouse of a target company called “EN’S REPUBLIC” having long history of importing counterfeit cosmetic products. This raid was initially targeting other brands’ counterfeits but the police eventually found what appeared to be Kiehl’s counterfeit products and seized accordingly for our examination. Results: 192 units of Kiehl’s products (including cream, toner, etc.) and 11,000 stickers to be affixed on Kiehl’s counterfeits were seized. Status: During an interrogation, the suspect confessed that they had hidden a large quantity of products in another warehouse to avoid possible arrest during police investigation. Given this information, we have been coordinating with the police to proceed with a 2nd raid against the newly revealed warehouse.
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Caught in the act: Offender receives a 6-month suspended prison sentence & criminal penalty of € 10K in a van raid
Date: April 29th, 2024 Location: Drancy, France Brands: Lancôme, Armani, YSL, Mugler, Viktor & Rolf, Azzaro, Cacharel, Armani, Diesel Context: Authorities caught a man loading a van with counterfeit goods. The vehicle was raided, and the offender was taken into custody. On board the vehicle, 31 cartons of vials marked "eau de parfum" were found, as well as 20 cartons containing several hundred caps and several thousand perfume wrappers bearing various brand names. A total of 376,000 perfumery items were seized, including at least 9,000 counterfeit vials, 162,000 packages and 205,000 counterfeit caps intended for assembly before sale. Results:
- 163,104 products in 57 cartons containing 33 ml fragrances and 216 cartons containing accessories (i.e. closures and branded packaging) bearing our trademarks were seized;
- The offender received a 6-month suspended prison sentence and criminal penalty of 10,000 euros.
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Customs seizure at the gateway to Europe
Date: May 30th, 2024 Location: , Bulgaria (an important connecting point between Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece) Brands:, Armani, Azzaro, Lancôme Context: The suspected goods were seized by the Customs on their way from Turkey to Romania and no supporting documents were found. Results: 610 products bearing our trademarks were confirmed to be counterfeit and handled accordingly. Status: Ongoing administrative proceedings.
Seizure by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the seaport
Date: April 15th, 2024 Location: Los Angeles, California, the USA Brands: YSL Context: Seizure conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, stating that the goods bear marks which constitute counterfeit copies of the YSL trademark and thus, they notified us, the trademark holder, of the action. Results: 477 pieces of counterfeit YSL perfume products and 60 sample pieces were seized. Status: Case closed
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A truck carrying counterfeit perfumes was discovered at Igoumenitsa Port on its way from Greece to Italy
Date: May 14th, 2024 Location: Igoumenitsa Port, Greece (one of the most important Greek ports and the largest port in western Greece, connecting directly Greece with Italy) Brands:, Mugler, Armani, Lancôme, YSL Context: SDOE of Athens and the Customs – Mobile Control Unit of Igoumenitsa Port stopped a truck departing from Igoumenitsa to Naples (Italy) and found a significant quantity of Mugler, Armani, Lancôme, and YSL perfumes. The truck driver declared that he purchased the perfumes from a company in Thessaloniki (Greece) and he submitted an invoice, which however was proven to be forged. We have been coordinating with the local authorities to verify and handle the case. Results: 1,073/ 1,313 seized products were confirmed to be counterfeit. We also have the basis to believe that 240 remained products are counterfeit but are requiring more information from the Customs before giving a conclusion. Status: Ongoing actions.
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1. CHN240515-3 An offline manufacturing factory, criminal case Authority: Shantou Public Security Bureau Chaonan Branch Food and Drug Crime Investigation Brigade Action Date: May 20, 2024 Results: Seized totally 47892 pieces of counterfeit LANCOME and BIOTHERM finished/semi-finished products on the spot. Significance of the case: Successfully dealt a blow to a large-scale producer in the Shantou area: the factory has a large production scale and machines for raw materials, mixing, filling, and sealing. Large seizure amount, imitation of high-end skincare products, high value of involved goods: The target mainly produces high-end skincare products that are popular in the market. More than 40000 yuan of LANCOME and BIOTHERM's finished products and packaging materials were seized on site, including many LANCOME products in the Jingchun series, and even Jingchun meal products, with a value of up to 14 million yuan involved in the case. This crackdown has destroyed a production factory from the source, especially in the Shantou area where counterfeit cosmetics are more severe, and has also had a deterrent effect on local infringers. The factory manager was arrested on site, and the investigation and interrogation of the case are proceeding smoothly.
Big seizure at the Jeddah Port Customs
Date: June 21st, 2024 Location: Jeddah Islamic Port Customs, Saudi Arabia Brands: Giorgio Armani Context: A shipment of Giorgio Armani products has been stopped under the jurisdiction of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) at the Jeddah Islamic Port Customs, in Saudi Arabia. Results: 1,500 Giorgio Armani counterfeits pieces have been seized. Status: All previously seized and confiscated counterfeit GIORGIO ARMANI products have been transferred to a SAIP-designated warehouse for storage and safekeeping pending further proceedings.
In the press: A large Singaporean seizure at a fulfilment center is mentioned in the local newspapers
Date: March 8th, 2024 Location: www.carousell.sg/ / Singapore Brands: Lancôme, Maison Margiela, Aesop, Armani, YSL, Ralph Lauren Context: The Police Force arrested a 56-year-old man for offenses under the Trade Marks Act. During IPRB’s operation, more goods linked to the same seller were subsequently seized in another location, on March 8th, 2024. The offender operated under the pseudonym “Universeofperfume1000” on Carousell – an e-commerce platform in Singapore. Results: 5,602 pieces of counterfeits goods from several brands were seized. Status: Most of the products have been assessed as counterfeits. The Attorney Generals’ Chambers (AGC) intend to prosecute the offender. . The officer in charge intends to write to the Royal Malaysia Police to request the extradition of the individuals involved, who are all part of the same syndicate. Important Facts:
- A local news network has reported on the seizures in this link: Over S$2 million worth of counterfeit perfume, candles and diffusers seized; man arrested. - CNA (channelnewsasia.com). Over S$2 million worth of counterfeit perfume, candles and diffusers seized; man arrested - CNA (channelnewsasia.com)
- It is quite rare for the police to run an in-depth investigation and for the AGC to prosecute offenders under the Trade Marks Act, but this case is special because of the exceptional quantity of products stocked in Singapore, whereas Singaporean sellers usually have more recourse to ‘drop shopping’ (i.e., an arrangement in which a manufacturer sends products directly to buyers at the request of businesses who advertise and sell the products but do not stock them).
- It’s very rare for the police to request an extradition, which is usually reserved for felonies or misdemeanors.
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A major seizure of Lancôme products at the Mexican border
Date: June 24th, 2024 Location: Manzanillo, Mexico Brands: Lancôme Context: 3,115 products were seized by the Customs at the Mexican border to Manzanillo. Results: 3,115 Lancôme perfumes were seized by the Customs Status: The handling procedure in Mexico is quite complex and we have been working with the Customs to proceed with the product destruction.
Seizure by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the seaport
Date: April 15th, 2024 Location: Los Angeles, California, the USA Brands: YSL Context: Seizure conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, stating that the goods bear marks which constitute counterfeit copies of the YSL trademark and thus, they notified us, the trademark holder, of the action. Results: 477 pieces of counterfeit YSL perfume products and 60 sample pieces were seized. Status: Case closed
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May 20, 2024
1. CHN240515-3 An offline manufacturing factory, criminal case Authority: Shantou Public Security Bureau Chaonan Branch Food and Drug Crime Investigation Brigade Action Date: May 20, 2024 Results: Seized totally 47892 pieces of counterfeit LANCOME and BIOTHERM finished/semi-finished products on the spot. Significance of the case: Successfully dealt a blow to a large-scale producer in the Shantou area: the factory has a large production scale and machines for raw materials, mixing, filling, and sealing. Large seizure amount, imitation of high-end skincare products, high value of involved goods: The target mainly produces high-end skincare products that are popular in the market. More than 40000 yuan of LANCOME and BIOTHERM's finished products and packaging materials were seized on site, including many LANCOME products in the Jingchun series, and even Jingchun meal products, with a value of up to 14 million yuan involved in the case. This crackdown has destroyed a production factory from the source, especially in the Shantou area where counterfeit cosmetics are more severe, and has also had a deterrent effect on local infringers. The factory manager was arrested on site, and the investigation and interrogation of the case are proceeding smoothly.
May 20, 2024
1. CHN240515-3 An offline manufacturing factory, criminal case Authority: Shantou Public Security Bureau Chaonan Branch Food and Drug Crime Investigation Brigade Action Date: May 20, 2024 Results: Seized totally 47892 pieces of counterfeit LANCOME and BIOTHERM finished/semi-finished products on the spot. Significance of the case: Successfully dealt a blow to a large-scale producer in the Shantou area: the factory has a large production scale and machines for raw materials, mixing, filling, and sealing. Large seizure amount, imitation of high-end skincare products, high value of involved goods: The target mainly produces high-end skincare products that are popular in the market. More than 40000 yuan of LANCOME and BIOTHERM's finished products and packaging materials were seized on site, including many LANCOME products in the Jingchun series, and even Jingchun meal products, with a value of up to 14 million yuan involved in the case. This crackdown has destroyed a production factory from the source, especially in the Shantou area where counterfeit cosmetics are more severe, and has also had a deterrent effect on local infringers. The factory manager was arrested on site, and the investigation and interrogation of the case are proceeding smoothly.
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Big seizure at the Jeddah Port Customs
Date: June 21st, 2024 Location: Jeddah Islamic Port Customs, Saudi Arabia Brands: Giorgio Armani Context: A shipment of Giorgio Armani products has been stopped under the jurisdiction of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) at the Jeddah Islamic Port Customs, in Saudi Arabia. Results: 1,500 Giorgio Armani counterfeits pieces have been seized. Status: All previously seized and confiscated counterfeit GIORGIO ARMANI products have been transferred to a SAIP-designated warehouse for storage and safekeeping pending further proceedings.
Pending Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights on Digital Platform
Date: Pending Location: Vietnam Brands: All brands, all divisions Context: An MoU has been drafted and pending signatures from the General Directorate of Market Surveillance (“DMS”), Vietnam Anti-Counterfeiting And Intellectual Property Protection Association Of Foreign Invested Company (“VACIP”) and Digital Platform Operators (“DPO”). At least four (4) of the biggest DPOs in Vietnam are expected to sign this document, including Shopee, Lazada, Sendo, and Tiki. Results: The MoU will take effect immediately upon signature and several duties will be applied to the DPOs, including but not limited to, the duty to “pro-actively monitor, inspect and provide DMS, related VACIP’s member information on O2O targets or by requested of DMS and cooperate in the investigation, enforcement action, and take down of infringers from the digital platform within 24 hours by the request of DMS or its agencies.”
Seizure by the Police in a local warehouse
Date: April 4th, 2024 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Brands: Lancôme, Armani and YSL Context: One of our investigators has determined a group of three different addresses: one finished perfume warehouse and two manufacturing places. With cooperation of the Police, we conducted a raid operation at Esenyurt district. Results: Total of 62,418 counterfeit products were seized during the raid, including but not limited to, 24,536 Lancôme, Armani, and YSL products. Status: A Complaint has been filed and we launched a criminal action at the IP Court. Products must be destroyed.
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Police descend on local market, seizing significant quantity of counterfeit perfumes during operation
Date: May 29th, 2024 Location: Sesto San Giovanni, Milando, Italy Brands: Diesel, YSL, Armani, Azzaro, Mugler, Lancôme, Cacharel, Ralph Lauren, Viktor & Rolf Context: A significant quantity of suspected goods was seized by the Police and they asked for our support to verify the authentication of the products. Results: 30,396 products bearing our trademarks, seized during the operation, were confirmed to be counterfeit. Status: Ongoing actions.
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1. BRA240305-4 - An offline warehouse and clandestine factory, criminal case Authority: Specialized Police Department of São Paulo (Department of Criminal Investigations) Action Date: Avril 6, 2024 Results: Seized totally 202.402 pieces of counterfeit ARMANI, AZZARO, CACHAREL, LANCÔME, MUGLER, POLO RALPH LAUREN and YVES SAINT LAURENT finished/semi-finished products (perfumes, creams, packaging and labels) Significance of the case: Over 2 millions products in total, including 202.402 for L’OREAL In this warehouse, blank bottles of perfumes were assembled with labels and packaging. Investigations is ongoing regarding the identification of the head of the factory and the liable parties.
May 20, 2024
1. CHN240515-3 An offline manufacturing factory, criminal case Authority: Shantou Public Security Bureau Chaonan Branch Food and Drug Crime Investigation Brigade Action Date: May 20, 2024 Results: Seized totally 47892 pieces of counterfeit LANCOME and BIOTHERM finished/semi-finished products on the spot. Significance of the case: Successfully dealt a blow to a large-scale producer in the Shantou area: the factory has a large production scale and machines for raw materials, mixing, filling, and sealing. Large seizure amount, imitation of high-end skincare products, high value of involved goods: The target mainly produces high-end skincare products that are popular in the market. More than 40000 yuan of LANCOME and BIOTHERM's finished products and packaging materials were seized on site, including many LANCOME products in the Jingchun series, and even Jingchun meal products, with a value of up to 14 million yuan involved in the case. This crackdown has destroyed a production factory from the source, especially in the Shantou area where counterfeit cosmetics are more severe, and has also had a deterrent effect on local infringers. The factory manager was arrested on site, and the investigation and interrogation of the case are proceeding smoothly.
May 20, 2024
1. CHN240515-3 An offline manufacturing factory, criminal case Authority: Shantou Public Security Bureau Chaonan Branch Food and Drug Crime Investigation Brigade Action Date: May 20, 2024 Results: Seized totally 47892 pieces of counterfeit LANCOME and BIOTHERM finished/semi-finished products on the spot. Significance of the case: Successfully dealt a blow to a large-scale producer in the Shantou area: the factory has a large production scale and machines for raw materials, mixing, filling, and sealing. Large seizure amount, imitation of high-end skincare products, high value of involved goods: The target mainly produces high-end skincare products that are popular in the market. More than 40000 yuan of LANCOME and BIOTHERM's finished products and packaging materials were seized on site, including many LANCOME products in the Jingchun series, and even Jingchun meal products, with a value of up to 14 million yuan involved in the case. This crackdown has destroyed a production factory from the source, especially in the Shantou area where counterfeit cosmetics are more severe, and has also had a deterrent effect on local infringers. The factory manager was arrested on site, and the investigation and interrogation of the case are proceeding smoothly.
May 20, 2024
1. CHN240515-3 An offline manufacturing factory, criminal case Authority: Shantou Public Security Bureau Chaonan Branch Food and Drug Crime Investigation Brigade Action Date: May 20, 2024 Results: Seized totally 47892 pieces of counterfeit LANCOME and BIOTHERM finished/semi-finished products on the spot. Significance of the case: Successfully dealt a blow to a large-scale producer in the Shantou area: the factory has a large production scale and machines for raw materials, mixing, filling, and sealing. Large seizure amount, imitation of high-end skincare products, high value of involved goods: The target mainly produces high-end skincare products that are popular in the market. More than 40000 yuan of LANCOME and BIOTHERM's finished products and packaging materials were seized on site, including many LANCOME products in the Jingchun series, and even Jingchun meal products, with a value of up to 14 million yuan involved in the case. This crackdown has destroyed a production factory from the source, especially in the Shantou area where counterfeit cosmetics are more severe, and has also had a deterrent effect on local infringers. The factory manager was arrested on site, and the investigation and interrogation of the case are proceeding smoothly.
Seizure by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the seaport
Date: April 15th, 2024 Location: Los Angeles, California, the USA Brands: YSL Context: Seizure conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, stating that the goods bear marks which constitute counterfeit copies of the YSL trademark and thus, they notified us, the trademark holder, of the action. Results: 477 pieces of counterfeit YSL perfume products and 60 sample pieces were seized. Status: Case closed
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Seizure by the Police in a local warehouse
Date: April 4th, 2024 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Brands: Lancôme, Armani and YSL Context: One of our investigators has determined a group of three different addresses: one finished perfume warehouse and two manufacturing places. With cooperation of the Police, we conducted a raid operation at Esenyurt district. Results: Total of 62,418 counterfeit products were seized during the raid, including but not limited to, 24,536 Lancôme, Armani, and YSL products. Status: A Complaint has been filed and we launched a criminal action at the IP Court. Products must be destroyed.
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Pending Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights on Digital Platform
Date: Pending Location: Vietnam Brands: All brands, all divisions Context: An MoU has been drafted and pending signatures from the General Directorate of Market Surveillance (“DMS”), Vietnam Anti-Counterfeiting And Intellectual Property Protection Association Of Foreign Invested Company (“VACIP”) and Digital Platform Operators (“DPO”). At least four (4) of the biggest DPOs in Vietnam are expected to sign this document, including Shopee, Lazada, Sendo, and Tiki. Results: The MoU will take effect immediately upon signature and several duties will be applied to the DPOs, including but not limited to, the duty to “pro-actively monitor, inspect and provide DMS, related VACIP’s member information on O2O targets or by requested of DMS and cooperate in the investigation, enforcement action, and take down of infringers from the digital platform within 24 hours by the request of DMS or its agencies.”
Big quantity seizure conducted by local Police
Date: June 4th, 2024 Location: Essen, Germany Brands:, Armani, Azzaro, Lancôme, Diesel, Viktor & Rolf, Mugler, YSL, Cacharel Context: We were contacted by the Police in Essen City regarding a seizure of several goods that might be counterfeit. Accordingly, the Police would need our assistance in authenticating products bearing trademarks under L’Oreal’s portfolio. Results: All 8,147 seized products were confirmed to be counterfeit. We informed the Police, filed a criminal complaint, and requested them to destroy the mentioned products already. Status: Ongoing actions.
In the press: A large Singaporean seizure at a fulfilment center is mentioned in the local newspapers
Date: March 8th, 2024 Location: www.carousell.sg/ / Singapore Brands: Lancôme, Maison Margiela, Aesop, Armani, YSL, Ralph Lauren Context: The Police Force arrested a 56-year-old man for offenses under the Trade Marks Act. During IPRB’s operation, more goods linked to the same seller were subsequently seized in another location, on March 8th, 2024. The offender operated under the pseudonym “Universeofperfume1000” on Carousell – an e-commerce platform in Singapore. Results: 5,602 pieces of counterfeits goods from several brands were seized. Status: Most of the products have been assessed as counterfeits. The Attorney Generals’ Chambers (AGC) intend to prosecute the offender. . The officer in charge intends to write to the Royal Malaysia Police to request the extradition of the individuals involved, who are all part of the same syndicate. Important Facts:
- A local news network has reported on the seizures in this link: Over S$2 million worth of counterfeit perfume, candles and diffusers seized; man arrested. - CNA (channelnewsasia.com). Over S$2 million worth of counterfeit perfume, candles and diffusers seized; man arrested - CNA (channelnewsasia.com)
- It is quite rare for the police to run an in-depth investigation and for the AGC to prosecute offenders under the Trade Marks Act, but this case is special because of the exceptional quantity of products stocked in Singapore, whereas Singaporean sellers usually have more recourse to ‘drop shopping’ (i.e., an arrangement in which a manufacturer sends products directly to buyers at the request of businesses who advertise and sell the products but do not stock them).
- It’s very rare for the police to request an extradition, which is usually reserved for felonies or misdemeanors.
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