331,136 counterfeit items seized in Japan over six month period

Posted on April 27, 2008
Filed Under Asia, counterfeit and piracy |

Between January and June 2007, a half-year record of 331,136 counterfeit items were seized in Japan.

Source: Kyodo News, “Fake brand seizures ht new half-year high,” Japan Times, August 24, 2007.

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