Counterfeits: action in '87
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• The concern at counterfeit goods expressed recently by Clayton Dewandre is now recognised worldwide. GATT (General Agreement on Tarriffs and Trade), representing 92 countries, is to start negotiations on how to deal with the problem early next year.
It is the safety and reliability aspects — besides financial protection for designers — that most concern Clayton Dewandre's aftermarket division, as manufacturer of brake replacement parts, and it has issued a warning about spurious units are often made to look like Clayton Dewandre parts. Sometimes they are sold cheaper, and sometimes not, says the company, but they wear out more quickly and may fail at a critical moment.
Counterfeit trade is said to be worth around 60 billion US dollars, and the UK Government, recognising the problem, says Clayton Dewandre, is committed to reforming the law relating to Intellectual Property (copyright, designs, patents and trademarks) within the next parliamentary session.
Clayton Dewandre would like new laws to give sole distribution rights for spare parts to the original component or vehicle manufacturer for at least five years after purchase.