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Birkenstock Targets Counterfeiters in India with Court-Backed Factory Raids

German footwear giant Birkenstock has launched a major legal offensive in India to combat the growing trade in counterfeit sandals. Following an internal investigation that uncovered fake Birkenstock products being manufactured in and around Agra, the company filed an infringement lawsuit in the Delhi High Court in May. The court responded swiftly. On May 26, Judge Saurabh Banerjee authorized ten court-appointed commissioners to conduct surprise inspections of suspected factories in Agra and New Delhi. These visits, now completed, resulted in the seizure and sealing of allegedly fake products bearing Birkenstock branding. The judge noted that the counterfeit sandals were nearly indistinguishable from genuine ones, posing a serious risk of deceiving consumers. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for October 6. Birkenstock’s crackdown comes amid a broader wave of intellectual property enforcement in India’s footwear industry, with brands like Crocs and Prada also pursuing legal act...
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Netanyahu Vows to Defend Israeli Military Unit Against U.S. Sanctions


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to fight against any sanctions imposed on Israeli military units by the United States. The focus of concern is the Netzah Yehuda battalion, which has been accused of human rights violations in the occupied West Bank. Reports suggest that Washington is considering measures against this battalion for alleged rights violations.

Netanyahu’s statement came in response to Axios news site’s report that the U.S. was planning to impose sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda battalion. The Israeli military, however, maintains that the battalion operates according to international law principles. The situation follows U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s determination that Israel had violated the Leahy law, which prohibits providing military assistance to units committing gross human rights violations.

As tensions continue in the Middle East, Netanyahu’s commitment to defending the Israeli military unit underscores the complex geopolitical landscape in the region.


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