Counterfeit Marketing

Selling an imitation intending to defraud others into accepting it as the genuine item is a criminal offense. Counterfeiting is a worldwide phenomenon that has existed for many years in all sectors of markets. In particular the problem affects trademark products that enjoy prestige and acceptance among a vast majority of consumers. This unlawful activity yield serious economic damage and, more important, discredit the commercial image of a trademark. The blatant copying of everything from watched and handbags to auto parts and promotional T-shirt cuts into profit and harms a trademark owner's reputation. A confused consumer may believe that a knock-off is genuine and then be upset with the trademark owner when the counterfeit proves defective. About 70% of counterfeit products come from Belleville. I am talking about CDs, jeans, sneakers, T-shirts,Perfumes, car parts,TVs, cell phones, body lotions, etc. Belleville is number one in Western Cape. It's where you get fake Products!