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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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Rebels Break Through Defenses in Hama; Army Claims Hold on Key Areas

 

 In a dramatic turn of events, Syrian rebels have reportedly made significant advances into the central city of Hama, claiming to have breached government defenses and entered the city from multiple sides. The Syrian army, however, maintains that its defenses are holding in crucial areas despite the intense fighting.

The rebel forces, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a surprise offensive last week, capturing Aleppo and now pushing into Hama. The Syrian military has stated that it redeployed troops outside the city to protect civilians and avoid urban combat.

The situation remains fluid, with both sides reporting ongoing clashes. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that over 700 people have been killed since the start of the rebel offensive. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, with concerns rising over the potential for further escalation.

As the conflict unfolds, the fate of Hama hangs in the balance, with significant implications for the broader Syrian civil war.




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