A shop in Budapest collapsed with fake global brands: HUF 45 million in damage was caused

NAV confiscated more than three hundred bags and caps on the spot and initiated proceedings for infringement of industrial property rights. The owner of the store caused serious economic damage to the rights holders, and the distribution of counterfeit goods also posed a serious risk to the customers.

Why are fake products dangerous?

In its announcement, the NAV highlighted that counterfeit products not only cause damage to economic operators, but can also endanger the health of customers. In the production of fake clothing and footwear, chemical substances are often used, which can have a harmful effect on human health when they come into contact with the human skin. Therefore, it is particularly important to filter fake products from the market and prevent their distribution.

Illegally copied goods not only damage the reputation of brands, but also distort competition and cause serious damage to the economy in the long term.