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International brands demand action on Trivodnian counterfeits
AP Amstov
Famous luxury brands, such as Vinedian design house Barozzi and Nichtsteiner watch maker Zaugg-Yoder, have written to the Trivodnian government demanding it clamps down on local knock-offs, or face legal action.
The business coalition, which represents over 20 well-known high end brands, pointed to the commitments Trivodnia made in its free trade agreements with Bourgogne, Eiffelland and Nichstein to better enforce intellectual property rights.
Markets in large cities such as Amstov and Kretyn have been selling fake goods for years, which are often manufactured domestically or imported from Kadikistan and Kashtan.
Previous attempts at cracking down on counterfeit sellers resulted in mass protests and riots, which led the government to focus on preventing foreign-made imitations.
In a statement, the Trivodnian Ministry of Trade and Industry insisted it was taking "firm action" against illegal traders but admitted more could be done.
Trivodnia has benefited hugely from the liberalisation of trade with bigger economies such as Bourgogne, Eiffelland and Pelasgia, which has seen some manufacturing relocated to the country due to lower labour costs. This has brought overseas investment but also foreign attention into how Trivodnia's economy is run.
Poor enforcement of intellectual property right laws, together with regular corruption, political instability and organised crime, have all become common complaints of multinationals active in Trivodnia.
The recent administration of Chancellor Alexander Kahnemann has tried to tackle these issues head on, while also attempting to deregulate the Trivodnian economy. Many of the new measures and reforms faced stiff resistance, including from within the Chancellor's own party the Social Democratic Alliance.
Among Trivodnia's stallholders, there is a feeling of resentment after the letter. "Many buying these handbags and clothes are foreign tourists," says one market worker.
AP Amstov
Famous luxury brands, such as Vinedian design house Barozzi and Nichtsteiner watch maker Zaugg-Yoder, have written to the Trivodnian government demanding it clamps down on local knock-offs, or face legal action.
The business coalition, which represents over 20 well-known high end brands, pointed to the commitments Trivodnia made in its free trade agreements with Bourgogne, Eiffelland and Nichstein to better enforce intellectual property rights.
Markets in large cities such as Amstov and Kretyn have been selling fake goods for years, which are often manufactured domestically or imported from Kadikistan and Kashtan.
Previous attempts at cracking down on counterfeit sellers resulted in mass protests and riots, which led the government to focus on preventing foreign-made imitations.
In a statement, the Trivodnian Ministry of Trade and Industry insisted it was taking "firm action" against illegal traders but admitted more could be done.
Trivodnia has benefited hugely from the liberalisation of trade with bigger economies such as Bourgogne, Eiffelland and Pelasgia, which has seen some manufacturing relocated to the country due to lower labour costs. This has brought overseas investment but also foreign attention into how Trivodnia's economy is run.
Poor enforcement of intellectual property right laws, together with regular corruption, political instability and organised crime, have all become common complaints of multinationals active in Trivodnia.
The recent administration of Chancellor Alexander Kahnemann has tried to tackle these issues head on, while also attempting to deregulate the Trivodnian economy. Many of the new measures and reforms faced stiff resistance, including from within the Chancellor's own party the Social Democratic Alliance.
Among Trivodnia's stallholders, there is a feeling of resentment after the letter. "Many buying these handbags and clothes are foreign tourists," says one market worker.
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