The US Golf Manufacture Anti-Counterfeiting Working
Group recently released the news that, following their largest-ever
raid against online sellers of counterfeit golf products in China,
Shanghai Pudong Court has sentenced 15 defendants to a cumulative
total of 42 years imprisonment and total criminal fines of
3,734,000 RMB (approximately 574,000 USD).
The US Golf Manufacture Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, which
includes well-known brands such as Callaway, Cleveland Golf, Ping,
PXG, Taylor Made, etc., is an industry watchdog association formed
in 2004 aiming to support international law enforcement against
counterfeit golf equipment.
The historic enforcement action took place in 2020 and was
carried out by more than 100 police officers in 4 Chinese
cities.
