Market trader fined over counterfeits
A Dagenham market trader has been fined for selling fake Chanel products
Posted 14 February 2019 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Counterfeit Goods|London
UPDATES: A Dagenham market trader has been fined and ordered to pay costs after selling counterfeit Chanel goods, showing how local market enforcement continues to protect brands, consumers and legitimate sellers.
Lauren Selby, 28, from Billericay in Essex, was caught selling items bearing the ‘Chanel’ trademark by Council Enforcement Officers on November 5, 2017.
The counterfeit products included Chanel branded potties and other accessories. Trade mark representatives verified that the items were counterfeit.
Miss Selby also ran an online business as well as operating the market stall. On Ja...
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