The Local France

Avoid 'bargain' luxury produce: French police

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:58:00 +0100

A French police chief involved in a global crackdown on counterfeit produce, including fake caviar found in France, has warned it's better to avoid luxury products offered at bargain basement prices.

LVMH and eBay end knockoff goods battle

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 17:44:00 +0200

American auction site eBay and French luxury goods maker LVMH have struck an agreement that ends a years-long court battle over the online sales of knockoff products. However, the details of the deal are sparse for the moment.

French police smash huge counterfeit ring

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:54:00 +0200

French police have smashed a vast cash counterfeiting ring that printed over nine million euros ($11 million) and is described as the biggest ever in France, a police source said on Thursday.

Luxury brands fight back against fakes

Wed, 30 May 2012 09:55:00 +0200

French luxury brands from Chanel to Vuitton will launch a campaign on Wednesday with several European countries to fight back against the increasingly lucrative and damaging flood of counterfeit goods.