Counterfeit OMO pair washed up
Two Sydney men have been charged on summons with selling fake OMO, or more precisely, with selling goods with a falsely applied trade mark contrary to section 148(a) of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Act) and importing goods with a falsely applied trade mark contrary to section 148(d) of the Act. They will front the Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday 12 February 2008.
According to the Australian Federal Police press release, it will be alleged that between 22 March 2006 and 30 August 2007 about 185 tonnes of counterfeit product (washing powder and buckets) were imported into Australia.
The maximum penalty for these offences is two years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $55,000.
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Customs officers have a marvellous sense of humour about piracy. (Photo: Australian Customs Service).
