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Baker3s · 9 May 2007, 07:11 AM

I'm not sure if this worked or not but this article is about a guy in Oregon who brought in 8 fake rolex's and the confiscated them. Homeland security sent him a bill for $53,000 fine which is supposed to be the value of the real watches.

Notice the breaking new in the link!

http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingn..._55300_bi.html

roadcarver · 9 May 2007, 07:18 AM

Ouch!!!

President · 9 May 2007, 07:49 AM

That really doesn't seem fair.

ashu2289 · 9 May 2007, 03:51 PM

This is no way fair, vry vry unfair

He wasn't even selling them or fooling anybody saying they are Rolexes or like any stuff that sort of, then y these people are doing this to him.

I seriously feel bad for him

astcell · 9 May 2007, 04:09 PM

Odd to see the US enforcing trademarks. I'd think it was entirely a civil matter.

Alcan · 9 May 2007, 09:06 PM

The link didn't work for me.

T5AUS · 9 May 2007, 09:56 PM

copy and paste leaving off the bracketed section on the end

nko51 · 9 May 2007, 11:35 PM

They have no natural intelligence whatsoever!

cbrenthus · 10 May 2007, 02:20 AM

I think it sounds a little unfair, too, especially since from what it sounds like they were pretty cheap and he just bought them as gag gifts. However, I think the real reason he is being fined so much is that the government tried to contact him, and couldn't get ahold of him for months. They HATE that!

So while it seems unfair, there are always 2 sides to every story.

sinbad · 10 May 2007, 03:37 AM

I am a U.S. Customhouse broker. Customs does indeed enforce trademarks which are on file with them. Under Title 19 133.27 CBP may impose a civil fine under 19 U.S.C. 1526(f) in addition to other penalties. First violation is not more than than value or original merchandise. Second violation will not be more than twice value of original merchandise. It is very likely that amount will be mitigated down to a relatively low amount for this poor sod. One thing to keep in mind is that CBP (Customs and Border Protection) can go after "any" person who direct, assists financially or otherwise, or aids and abets the importation of merchandise for sale or public distribution that bears a counterfiet mark.

colemanitis · 10 May 2007, 04:44 AM

That's a crazy story... good thing Rolex isn't going after him as well... I guess it could be worse.

9 May 2007, 07:11 AM	#1
Baker3s "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 20	Local man busted with FAKES I'm not sure if this worked or not but this article is about a guy in Oregon who brought in 8 fake rolex's and the confiscated them. Homeland security sent him a bill for $53,000 fine which is supposed to be the value of the real watches. Notice the breaking new in the link! http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingn..._55300_bi.html

9 May 2007, 07:18 AM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Ouch!!! __________________ I'm just a cook...

9 May 2007, 03:51 PM	#4
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	This is no way fair, vry vry unfair He wasn't even selling them or fooling anybody saying they are Rolexes or like any stuff that sort of, then y these people are doing this to him. I seriously feel bad for him __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

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Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	The link didn't work for me. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	They have no natural intelligence whatsoever! __________________

9 May 2007, 07:49 AM	#3
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	That really doesn't seem fair.

9 May 2007, 04:09 PM	#5
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Odd to see the US enforcing trademarks. I'd think it was entirely a civil matter.

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T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	copy and paste leaving off the bracketed section on the end

10 May 2007, 02:20 AM	#9
cbrenthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: FL Watch: ing my second hand Posts: 869	I think it sounds a little unfair, too, especially since from what it sounds like they were pretty cheap and he just bought them as gag gifts. However, I think the real reason he is being fined so much is that the government tried to contact him, and couldn't get ahold of him for months. They HATE that! So while it seems unfair, there are always 2 sides to every story. __________________ www.bknicholas.com www.myspace.com/bknicholas

10 May 2007, 03:37 AM	#10
sinbad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 164	I am a U.S. Customhouse broker. Customs does indeed enforce trademarks which are on file with them. Under Title 19 133.27 CBP may impose a civil fine under 19 U.S.C. 1526(f) in addition to other penalties. First violation is not more than than value or original merchandise. Second violation will not be more than twice value of original merchandise. It is very likely that amount will be mitigated down to a relatively low amount for this poor sod. One thing to keep in mind is that CBP (Customs and Border Protection) can go after "any" person who direct, assists financially or otherwise, or aids and abets the importation of merchandise for sale or public distribution that bears a counterfiet mark.

10 May 2007, 04:44 AM	#11
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	That's a crazy story... good thing Rolex isn't going after him as well... I guess it could be worse. __________________ Member #471

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