X Company is a leading computer entertainment enterprise in the global market. It has been committed to designing, publicizing and popularizing toy products for years. The products it developed are dynamic, have two-dimensional visual effects and are very popular with people of different ages, social classes and nationalities. Its leading trademark "B" has become the most famous toy brand in the world. Solely in China, its plastic model toys take away 22% market share. The company has continually been at the forefront in fashion and modern trends within the computer entertainment industry.
As an old saying goes,tall trees catch much wind.As the model products of X Company enjoy a high market reputation in the market,a few manufacturers start boldly producing, distributing and imitating its mode products in flagrant disregard of the law. Such act constitutes trademark infringement and unfair competition. Since the distribution channel and consumers of these infringing products are same with genuine mode products, the legitimate interest of X Company is seriously damaged. Therefore, X Company entrusts SunFaith to conduct a market sweep action against miscellaneous piracy products in Shanghai market during National Holiday.
As the penetration rate of fake products is very high, we thereafter carried out an in-depth investigation into all model toy markets in Shanghai. We focused our attention on main wholesalers and retailers of target products and then launched raid actions against infringers in conjunction with Shanghai AIC. This operation swept Huangpu, Xuhui, and New Pudong districts. 17 illegal proprietors in areas of Temple of the City Gods, Wen Temple, Xuhui Underground Department and New Pudong district are successfully cracked down upon. The seized piracy models amount to 1300.
Thanks to our long-term good relationship with AIC, the market sweep operation received great support from Shanghai AIC and related AIC branches.This enforcement action is prompt and efficient and left no breathing space for infringers. The raids achieved very good results and had a deterrent effect on infringers. The market order has been rectified and Bandai' s IP right is effectively maintained.
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