Pilning man jailed for selling counterfeit goods

A PILNING man has been jailed after admitting selling counterfeit goods across the globe.
Kane Goodman, 36, of Wainbridge Crescent, was given an 18-month prison sentence for selling thousands of pounds worth of fake clothing, films and computer games from his home.He pleaded guilty at Bristol Crown Court last year to 17 charges of possessing counterfeit goods and selling them in the UK, Europe and the Far East and one charge under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, and has now been sentenced.In May 2008, Goodman’s home was raided and 153 counterfeit items,. Fashion accessories are decorative items that supplement one's garment, such as fashion jewellery,womens accessories,jewellery rings,gold jewellery,women's jewellery.You can wholesale jewellery. including Paul Smith and Lacoste clothing, Tiffany jewellery and Chanel handbags, were discovered. In addition,. fashion accessories are decorative items that supplement one's garment, such as fashion jewellery, gloves and tights.Je 411 pirated films were removed along with 757 counterfeit Nintendo Wii and Playstation games. Forensic analysis showed Goodman had been running his illegal business for several years.In court it was revealed that Goodman had a business contact in Thailand on whose behalf he sold copied football shirts by using his own eBay account. Computer records showed that 800 of the shirts were sold with a gross value of 28,000 Euros.
It was also discovered that Goodman imported copied clothing, jewellery and shoes from China and used multiple addresses in the Bristol area for delivery purposes. His wholesale supplies for two months from one Chinese source were worth ￡4,434.The chanel jewelry is one of the hottest brands among the Hollywood elite.
The case was brought to court by South Gloucestershire Council’s trading standards department and is the authority’s first prosecution under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act.
Senior enforcement officer Neil Derrick said: "The sentence imposed here reflects the seriousness of the offences and the scale of Mr Goodman’s operation.. The idea that a small Necklace is dangerous to patients is at best absurd."
Cllr Heather Goddard, executive member for community services, said: "Counterfeit sellers pocket all they earn and in this economic climate it is even more important that we take decisive action to protect legitimate traders, who are often responsible for the livelihoods of hundreds of employees."
A further court hearing will be held in late October when a confiscation order could be made for any financial benefit Goodman gained from his criminal activities.