• Community Safety Dept. Living Environment Div.
  • 2020.01.27
  • Content number411

Make sure when you buy

Beware of fake! !

Due to the recent brand boom, fake brand products, pirated videos, fake character products, etc. are overflowing. Are the items you bought OK? Be careful not to be fooled by "fake".

Basic knowledge not to be fooled

What is a fraudulent product

A fake product imitating a movie, music, computer software, design, etc. is called a fraudulent product. Products such as movies, music, computer software, and designs created by human knowledge and imagination are recognized as trademarks, copyrights, and other rights, and are protected as "intellectual property rights" by law. It is forbidden by law to violate the protected "rights" and to use designs or make fake goods without permission.

What is a fake brand product?

Products made by imitating famous brand marks and designs to make them look like real products are called fake brand products. There are a lot of fake things such as bags, clothes, shoes, watches, lighters, etc. that can not be distinguished from the real thing at first glance. The act of making or selling counterfeit branded products is prohibited by trademark law.

What is a pirated version?

A pirated copy of a video, tape, or computer software that contains a movie or music recorded without the permission of the copyright holder. Selling or renting pirated copies to others is prohibited by copyright law.

Three articles to not be fooled

  • Beware of things that are too cheap compared to their real counterparts
  • Thoroughly check the goods at a trusted store
  • Confirm the contents of after-sales service at the time of purchase

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Community Safety Dept. Living Environment Div.