Bangkok--2 Mar--PC & Associates
Casio Computer Co., Ltd announced that on February 22, 2006, a representative of Casio Computer Co., Ltd. and police officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau successfully raided four infringing retail shops in the Klongthom area which isunder the jurisdiction of Plubplachai I Police Station. The value of the seized goods is more than THB 300,000 with over 1,000 counterfeit calculators.
The police raid team under the supervision of Pol. Maj. Gen. Suchart Kanchanaviset, and the Suppression of Intellectual Property Rights Infringment Division team, Metropolitan Police Bureau, and the Royal Thai Police seized over 1,000 counterfeit calculators bearing the “Casio” mark. The estimated value of the seized goods is more than THB 300,000.
“The consumer pays to buy genuine goods but ended up getting the counterfeiting products. This illegal action considers as a theft. The buyer has no guarantee of the quality, support nor services. The owners of the shops were charged with trademark infringement offenses, which carry a maximum penalty of four years imprisonment or a fine of Baht 400,000, or both. Representatives of Casio stated that Casio has started its campaign against infringers of fake Casiogoods and has renewed its commitment to stamp out the presence of fake goods bearing the Casio, G-Shock, and Baby-G marks, especially for calculators and wristwatches in the Thai market as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure that Thai consumers are not harmed by the criminal activities of infringers. Casio have plans to undertake extensive raids against companies and retail shops in Bangkok and areas upcountry to rid the Thai market of counterfeit Casio products.” Said Casio representative.
The representatives also expressed that Casio will coordinate its efforts with the Suppression of IPRs Infringement Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau to rid the market of fakes. Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd., the legal consultant for Casio, was pleased that police acted out of concern that consumers could be deceived about the origin and quality of these questionable products and are hopeful that the Royal Thai Police’s campaign against manufacturers and retailers of such dubious products will be sustained. Casio and its legal consultant pledge their continuing support for such enforcement efforts.
For more information pls. Contact:Miss Sukolthip JitmongkolthorngTilleke & Gibbins International Ltd.Tel: 0-2263-7700Email: [email protected] Press release distributed by:Miss Pranee Chalermtanasak PC & Associates Consulting Co., Ltd.Tel: 0-29713711Email: [email protected]
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