⚖️ PUMA Secures Orders Against Counterfeit Trade in Colombo

• Global sportswear pioneer PUMA SE has successfully obtained four enjoining orders from the Commercial High Court of Colombo against four connected entities, including "SAFFANS," for the sale of counterfeit goods. • Legal Action: The civil litigation was initiated under the Sri Lankan Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003, targeting the unlawful use of PUMA’s registered trademarks (e.g., the PUMA word mark and the leaping cat logo). • Defendants: The entities named—all noted retailers in the footwear industry—were alleged to be exploiting the global brand’s reputation by circulating inferior-quality goods under the guise of authenticity. • Court Order: Judges Amali Ranaweera and Chamath Madanayake issued orders prohibiting the defendants from producing, importing, marketing, selling, or otherwise dealing in any merchandise confusingly similar to PUMA’s registered marks. • This action reinforces the enforcement of Intellectual Property rights in the local market, crucial for global brand confidence and fair trade practices.