Two Indicted in Vietnam for Selling Counterfeit Goods of Famous Brands

Authorities in Vietnam's Quang Tri province have launched a criminal case and indicted two individuals for allegedly selling counterfeit products from well-known international brands. The crackdown targets the infringement of intellectual property rights.

During inspections on May 22, economic police, in collaboration with market management officials and local police, examined two businesses in Dong Ha and Ba Don wards. At the Bin Heo shoe store, owned by Tran Thi Hue, officers discovered 1,199 items, including various types of slippers, lacking legitimate invoices and showing signs of infringing on protected brands such as Chanel, Hermes, and Crocs.

Similarly, at the AT Shoes clothing and footwear store, owned by Bui Van An, authorities found 618 apparel and shoe items without proper documentation. These products also bore signs of infringing on brands like Adidas, Hermes, Nike, Burberry, and Gucci. An additional 76 shoe items of unknown origin were also seized.

Verification from brand representatives confirmed that the goods were counterfeit. Neither Bui Van An nor Tran Thi Hue had any authorization, such as licensing, franchising, or dealership agreements, to use or distribute these brands. National Intellectual Property Institute assessments further confirmed the items were fake. Both individuals have been indicted for infringing intellectual property rights, and the investigation is ongoing.