CORK, Ireland, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At OtterBox we
pride ourselves on the hard work and dedication invested in every
stage of our products' development. This commitment to excellence
has been a hallmark of OtterBox since our humble beginnings in
1998. It has made OtterBox a trusted brand associated with
reliability and high quality. It's therefore no surprise that there
are those who wish to gain from OtterBox's reputation through
nefarious means and we've recently become aware of an increase in
counterfeit OtterBox products in the market.
Working closely with Otter Products' Legal Team, on Wednesday
19th June 2024, An Garda
Síochána conducted a coordinated operation targeting intellectual
property crime at eight stores in the greater Dublin area. At a chain of well-known tech
stores, Gardaí seized over 6,000 counterfeit OtterBox phone cases
with a retail value in excess of €183,930. The counterfeit cases
are subject to inspection and an on-going investigation being
carried out by Gardaí.
"We would like to extend our sincere thanks to An Garda
Síochána, its response teams and local units, in this matter," said
Otter Products CEO Barrie Collins.
"We know for sure that without their support, the removal of these
counterfeit cases from circulation would not have been possible" he
added.
Intellectual property crime is estimated to cost the EU economy
over €85 billion per year and can pose serious risk to public
health, safety and job security. At OtterBox, we value our
customers and want to ensure they receive the high-quality products
that they expect from us. Only an OtterBox protects like an
OtterBox. OtterBox products can be purchased online at
www.otterbox.eu , at reputable retail outlets and mobile
service provider stores nationwide. Only genuine OtterBox products
are supported by OtterBox's limited lifetime warranty. If you
suspect someone is selling counterfeit OtterBox products, please
let us know. You can report fakes directly:
https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/help-otterbox-fight-counterfeits.html
About OtterBox:
From humble beginnings in a Fort
Collins, Colorado garage, OtterBox now leverages more than 25
years of engineering and design expertise to develop protective
products for all things mobile. From ultra-rugged to sleek and
stylish, OtterBox has you covered.
At the centre of every OtterBox innovation is a deeper goal to
affect positive, lasting change. In partnership with the OtterCares
Foundation, OtterBox gives back by inspiring kids to change the
world through entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Learn
more: otterbox.eu/givingback
For more information, visit otterbox.eu
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