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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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Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea Claims 179 Lives

In a devastating incident, a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand, crash-landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, resulting in the deaths of 179 people. The Boeing 737-800, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, skidded off the runway and burst into flames after colliding with a wall.

The crash occurred shortly after 9 a.m. local time, with initial reports suggesting that a bird strike and adverse weather conditions may have contributed to the accident. The tail section of the plane remained somewhat intact, allowing rescuers to pull two crew members from the wreckage, who are now being treated for injuries.

This tragic event marks the deadliest air accident in South Korea's history and has left the nation in mourning. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash.

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