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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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World's First Case of Bird Flu in Sheep Sparks Concerns in the UK

 

In a groundbreaking development, the United Kingdom has reported the first-ever case of bird flu (H5N1) in a sheep. The infected ewe was identified on a farm in Yorkshire, where bird flu had previously been detected in captive birds. This marks the first known instance of the virus crossing over to sheep, adding to the growing list of mammals affected by the disease.

The infected sheep displayed signs of mastitis, an inflammation of breast tissue, and its milk tested positive for the virus. The animal was humanely culled, and extensive testing of the remaining flock revealed no further cases. Strict biosecurity measures have been implemented to prevent the spread of the disease.

Experts have emphasized that the risk to livestock and the general public remains low. However, the case has raised concerns about the virus's ability to infect a broader range of species. The UK Health Security Agency has reassured the public that avian influenza viruses currently circulating do not spread easily to humans.

This development follows similar outbreaks among dairy cows in the United States, highlighting the need for continued surveillance and preventive measures to mitigate the risk of a potential pandemic.



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