Not just Italy - fake Ferrari owner in bother in Spain
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Local rag reporting the seller of a replica Ferrari is in hot water...
https://cadenaser.com/murcia/2026/06/02/detenido-p...
Funnily enough I had seen it for sale locally in recent times.
https://cadenaser.com/murcia/2026/06/02/detenido-p...
Funnily enough I had seen it for sale locally in recent times.
Flyingakite said:
What's the crime, result take off badges?
The fact it is much cheaper cleanly indicates it is a replica Shirley,?
It's an interesting one. As you say, the price dictated it wasn't the real deal and anyone in the market can plainly see that from 50 paces as usual. The fact it is much cheaper cleanly indicates it is a replica Shirley,?
Looks like its a copyright issue which seems a bit draconian. I mean, I understand why the Italian authorities get sniffy on clones of their own products, but the Spanish police to do so seems a bit harsh.
Panamax said:
Super Sonic said:
Taking the badges of a fake Ferrari doesn't stop it being a fake Ferrari.
Depends what country you're in.Some countries only protect the "name and badge" while others protect the "shape", a bit like copyright in a book or artwork.
gshughes said:
Shnozz said:
Looks like its a copyright issue which seems a bit draconian. .
Yes a civil offence surely, not a Police matter.Either way, interesting outcome so far.
Super Sonic said:
Panamax said:
Super Sonic said:
Taking the badges of a fake Ferrari doesn't stop it being a fake Ferrari.
Depends what country you're in.Some countries only protect the "name and badge" while others protect the "shape", a bit like copyright in a book or artwork.
Wether they can protect their design in a particular country is a different matter.
Here is the article:
Man arrested for selling a fake Ferrari built on another vehicle
National Police in Murcia detect a car that imitated a Ferrari 360 Spider with counterfeit logos and design
Murcia - The National Police have arrested a man in Elche for an alleged crime against industrial property after he put a vehicle up for sale that imitated a Ferrari. The investigation began after an online advertisement was found for a car resembling the 360 Spider model at a price far below the usual rate.
The agents, from the Cybercrime group of the Murcia Police Headquarters, verified that it was a replica built on the chassis of another brand, using fiberglass and low-cost materials, but illegally reproducing the design lines, logos and typography of the Italian firm.
The operation led to the vehicle being located in the El Altet area, where it was impounded. Despite having documentation compliant with traffic regulations, investigators concluded that the use of Ferrari identifying elements constituted a criminal offense.
The detainee is accused of infringing the brand's industrial property rights, in an action that highlights the police's increased vigilance against this type of fraud in the used car market.
Man arrested for selling a fake Ferrari built on another vehicle
National Police in Murcia detect a car that imitated a Ferrari 360 Spider with counterfeit logos and design
Murcia - The National Police have arrested a man in Elche for an alleged crime against industrial property after he put a vehicle up for sale that imitated a Ferrari. The investigation began after an online advertisement was found for a car resembling the 360 Spider model at a price far below the usual rate.
The agents, from the Cybercrime group of the Murcia Police Headquarters, verified that it was a replica built on the chassis of another brand, using fiberglass and low-cost materials, but illegally reproducing the design lines, logos and typography of the Italian firm.
The operation led to the vehicle being located in the El Altet area, where it was impounded. Despite having documentation compliant with traffic regulations, investigators concluded that the use of Ferrari identifying elements constituted a criminal offense.
The detainee is accused of infringing the brand's industrial property rights, in an action that highlights the police's increased vigilance against this type of fraud in the used car market.
I sold a Harley Davidson fabric iron-on patch online about 10 years ago, it was a cheapo one I didn’t know the origin of but sold it for a few pounds while having a clear out. I kid you not, Harley Davidson contacted me and threatened legal action!! Unbelievable really, over a patch. It must’ve cost them more money paying someone to write the letter than I’d have made if I sold 100 of the things.
One of the reasons I find it so incredible that action has been pursued is the abundance of sellers who sell knock off branded clothing at every market across Spain and every beach front.
Further, the fact that almost every bar shows ‘sky’ tv via a dodgy box or suchlike rather than a legal feed.
Yet this has led to an arrest.
Further, the fact that almost every bar shows ‘sky’ tv via a dodgy box or suchlike rather than a legal feed.
Yet this has led to an arrest.
Jap90s said:
I know that generally the UK accepts replica kitcars but thinking about it, why do we ?
We don't accept fake handbags, designer clothing etc and have Trading Standards to enforce it (albeit there are a lot of counterfeits around)
Why are cars the exception ?
I guess because it would be impossible to dupe someone into believing that they are buying the genuine thing when it comes to a carWe don't accept fake handbags, designer clothing etc and have Trading Standards to enforce it (albeit there are a lot of counterfeits around)
Why are cars the exception ?
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