Landmark decision- 1.7 Million fine imposed by Dubai Customs against tobacco counterfeit importer
Type
E-journal
Date
26 May 2016
Jurisdiction
Dubai
Taxonomy
Trademarks
Copyright
LexisNexis
Relevant company
Al Tamimi & Company
Analysis
The legal and IP Department in Dubai customs secured a unique judgment for the Claimants (our clients) handing down a decision imposing probably the largest fine ever in a Trademark customs complaint in Dubai.
The legal and IP Department in Dubai customs secured a unique judgment for the Claimants (our clients) handing down a decision imposing probably the largest fine ever in a Trademark customs complaint in Dubai. The Dubai Customs demonstrated a strong will to combat illicit trade and intellectual property infringement. Dubai Customs issued a firm decision to seize and destruct more than 920 master cases of counterfeit cigarettes and further imposed a fine of 1.7 Million Dirhams, i.e. $ 462,811 against the importer of counterfeit cigarettes through Jebel Ali port.
LEGAL ACTION TAKEN