The Ninh Binh Market Surveillance Sub-Department said inspectors found 23 products suspected of bearing counterfeit Hermes trademarks during checks of local businesses on October 12. The goods had a combined value of more than VND 4 million.
Following inspections and verification, the head of Market Surveillance Team 5 issued administrative fines against the businesses for displaying counterfeit trademarked goods for sale, totalling VND 6 million. The businesses were also ordered to destroy all the infringing products in accordance with the law.
The provincial market surveillance authority said it would step up inspections and market monitoring, while strengthening coordination with law enforcement agencies and intellectual property rights holders to detect and strictly handle violations, stabilise the market and protect consumer interests.
