$18 million of fake Gibson guitars seized in biggest counterfeit instrument bust on record
Over 3,000 counterfeit Gibsons – along with a handful of fake Fenders, Gretsch guitars, and PRS guitars – were seized after arriving in the US in ocean containers from Asia
3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars valued at $18 million seized in California
Thousands of fake Gibson electric guitars were seized this week in California that could have sold for millions of dollars, according to officials.
Authorities seize 3,000 fake Gibson guitars in Southern California worth $18 million
Thousands of counterfeit Gibson electric guitars were seized in a multi-agency investigation at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
Border Agents Seize $18 million Worth of Fake Gibson Guitars in Record Haul
"Intellectual property theft is not a victimless crime," said HSI Los Angeles Deputy Special Agent in Charge John Pasciucco.
3,000 fake Gibson guitars that could’ve sold for $18M seized by US authorities in record bust
As we approach the busy Holiday shopping season, consumers should pay attention to where they are buying these goods and how much they are paying, and if is too good to be true it probably
$18 million worth of counterfeit Gibson guitars seized by authorities
LOS ANGELES (WKRC) — Authorities seized 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars, worth an estimated $18 million.
Largest Bust In History: US Border Protection Seizes $18 Million In Fake Gibson Guitars At Los Angeles Seaport
Still, Gibson remains a giant in the world of musical instruments and just the other day US Customs and Border Protection uncovered a load of knock-off guitars that were set to flood the market and do even more damage to the reputation of a somewhat struggling brand.
Over 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized in California would be worth $18M if real, U.S. Customs says
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments at the massive Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
Federal Officers Seize More Than $18 Million In Fake Gibson Guitars In Record Bust
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and import specialists, in conjunction with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents,
PHOTOS: More than $18M in fake Gibson guitars seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars worth nearly $19 million, had they been genuine.
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized in California would be worth $18M if authentic, U.S. Customs says
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments at the massive Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
Gibson Hits Trump Guitars With Cease And Desist Order
The 130-year-old guitar maker alleges that the instruments infringe on its design trademarks, particularly the famous Les ...
Gibson threatens to sue maker of Trump Guitars for allegedly ripping off Les Paul
The 120-year-old maker of historic instruments such as the Les Paul electric guitar sent a cease and desist letter to 16 ...