ALEXANDRIA BAY — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Alexandria Bay Port of Entry recently seized designer scarves worth more than $285,000, due to trademark violations. In early April, a shipment that was manifested as “clothing” was seized after a thorough examination determined the contents to be counterfeit scarves. A total of […]
ALEXANDRIA BAY — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Alexandria Bay Port of Entry recently seized designer scarves worth more than $285,000, due to trademark violations.
In early April, a shipment that was manifested as “clothing” was seized after a thorough examination determined the contents to be counterfeit scarves. A total of 588 scarves were seized by CBP, as they violated the intellectual-property rights (IPR) of the Louis Vuitton trademark, the CBP said in an April 8 news release. Officers determined that the scarves had a total manufacturer’s suggested retail price value exceeding $285,000.
IPR violations pertain to products that infringe upon U.S. trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Other violations can include misclassification of merchandise, false country-of-origin markings, health and safety issues, and valuation issues, the release stated. These violations can threaten the health and safety of American consumers, the economy, and national security.
“Our CBP officers focus on processing legitimate trade and travel and do a great job of intercepting fraudulent goods,” Alexandria Bay Port Director Timothy Walker contended. “We continue to have a pivotal role in protecting both the consumer and businesses from imported counterfeit items.”
