Counterfeiter ordered to pay Nintendo $2.5Million
Filed in archive Nintendo by Kevin Codamon on July 08, 2007
, July 5, 2007 - An Uruguay civil court judge recently ordered a major counterfeiter of Nintendo video game products to pay Nintendo 2.5 million U.S. dollars in damages and legal expenses. The Court determined that the offender and three of his related corporations, were responsible for the sale and distribution of tens of thousands of counterfeit Nintendo products. Take that, pirates!In addition to the criminal charges, Nintendo filed a civil action against the owner and his businesses, claiming he was selling and distributing counterfeit Nintendo products on a large scale, obtaining sizeable profits, and damaging Nintendo's reputation. After years of litigation, Nintendo applauds the Court's decision as it serves as an extraordinary example of justice against intellectual property crimes. Nintendo is pleased that this major counterfeiter will finally have to pay for his illegal activities.
This action exemplifies Nintendo's commitment to combat the international problem of product piracy," says Jodi Daugherty, senior director, anti-piracy, Nintendo of America. "These types of illegal operations simply will not be tolerated and Nintendo will do everything in its power to protect its business and its customers."
via NintendoWorld Report
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