Legal actions during the International Eisenwarenmesse 2012 in Cologne, Germany.
During the International Eisenwarenmesse 2012, that took place in Cologne (Germany) from 04.03.12 until 07.03.12, Honda took legal action against four companies exhibiting products which are believed to be counterfeit. The following companies were exhibiting copies of Honda general purpose engines mounted on water pumps or tillers:
1. Zhejiang New Huahe General Machinery Co. Ltd.
(Zheijang/China)
2. Zhejiang Greatbull Industry & Trade Co. Ltd.
(Zheijang/China)
3. Chongqing Maifeng Power Machine Co. Ltd.
(Chongqing/China)
4. Chongqing Weima Power Machine Co. Ltd.
(Chongqing/China)
The court granted preliminary injunctions against the four companies, this is a temporary measure to prohibit sales and marketing of the infringing products until a final verdict is announced. Preliminary injunctions are only given when the court is convinced that there is a clear case of infringement.
Honda will continue to pursue, by all legal means, the manufacturers and distributors of imitations, in order to protect the market, and more specifically the end-users, from confusion.
Honda Europe EEC - European Engine Center ;Press releaseMarch - April 2012
