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A professional boxer and former Olympian faces scrutiny after allegedly selling luxury fashion items sourced from the "black market" that experts later identified as counterfeit. Smart & Biggar Principal François Larose explains the significant legal
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Smart & Biggar Principal François Larose was recently
featured in an investigative report by Le Journal de
Montréal. The story examines allegations that a
professional boxer, and former Olympian, was selling purported
luxury fashion items sourced from the "black market" that
experts later identified as counterfeit.
The investigation involved the sale of clothing bearing
well-known luxury brand names, including products purportedly
associated with brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dior. Following
authentication reviews, questions arose regarding the authenticity
of the goods and the potential legal consequences of knowingly
selling counterfeit products.
In the article, Larose explains that the unauthorized use of
trademarks on counterfeit goods can expose sellers to significant
legal risk, including civil and potentially criminal liability
under Canadian law. His comments underscore the important role
trademarks play in protecting both consumers and brand owners from
deception in the marketplace.
"If a counterfeit garment bears
a trademark on its label, that's a problem. A major red flag.
It means the product is being passed off as someone else's
goods. That's violation of trademark rights."
Smart & Biggar uncovers and maximizes intellectual property and technology assets for our clients.
Today’s fast-paced innovation economy demands a higher level of expertise and attention to detail when it comes to IP strategy and protection. With over 125 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents collaborating across five Canadian offices, Smart & Biggar is trusted by the world’s leading innovators to find value in their IP rights.
As market leaders in IP, Smart & Biggar’s team is on the pulse when it comes to the latest developments and the wider industry changes that impact our clients. To stay informed, visit smartbiggar.ca/insights, including access to our RxIP Update (smartbiggar.ca/insights/rx-ip-updates), a monthly digest of the latest decisions and law surrounding the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
