Trade Inspection seizes fewer counterfeit goods in 2024

The Czech Trade Inspection Authority (ČOI) seized 21,856 counterfeit items last year with an estimated value of CZK 82.6 million in original prices. Compared to 2023, that was about 8,000 fewer items and CZK 15 million less in value. Inspectors carried out 676 checks and found breaches of intellectual property rules in nearly half of them, mainly in small shops and market stalls. Most counterfeits were clothing, followed by toys and footwear. Frequently copied brands included Nike and Lego. Fines imposed last year totalled CZK 8 million.