Amicus Brief

Nokia Corporation v. Her Majesty’s Commissioners of Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Published: October 12, 2010

Court

UK Court of Appeal

Our Position

The Court should refer to the Court of Justice of the EU the question whether the EU Counterfeit Goods Regulation permits local customs authorities to seize counterfeit goods that are in transit but not intended for sale in a member state.

Outcome

UK Court of Appeal referred the case to the Court of Justice of the EU and granted INTA formal leave to intervene in the subsequent hearing.