AUSTRALIAN MADE WELCOMES ACTION AGAINST UGG BOOT IMPORTER
The Australian Made Campaign has welcomed action taken by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) against an ugg boot manufacturer for misusing the Australian Made logo.
Kingdom Groups International Pty Ltd (Kingdom) was displaying the Australian Made logo on its Chinese-manufactured products and associated marketing materials.
Kingdom’s website featured images of the Australian Made logo attached to its Aries Sheepskin footwear.
The company claimed the footwear was “truly Australian made” and manufactured in Junee, NSW and Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
The products were also being fraudulently tagged with the Australian Made logo.
Following an investigation by the Australian Made Campaign, and subsequently, the ACCC, Kingdom was ordered to pay $10,800 for the infringement.
“Australia has an excellent reputation for producing quality products and produce, which makes us a target for copycat manufacturers and frauds,” Australian Made Campaign Chief Executive, Ian Harrison said.
“Consumers look for the Australian Made logo to identify genuine Aussie products, and Australian farmers and manufacturers rely on it to market their products, so it is of the utmost importance that we protect the integrity of the brand.
“We hope this sends a strong message to people that misuse of the logo will not be tolerated.”
The ACCC’s media release is available here: http://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/sheepskin-footwear-seller-pays-10800-penalty-for-alleged-false-or-misleading-%E2%80%98australian-made%E2%80%99-representation.