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1. Member raising question and answering

European Union
Fiji

2. Category and subcategory

IP Enforcement

3. Question

55. Please identify the competent authorities in your jurisdiction who receive requests from right holders for an application to suspend the release of counterfeit goods by the customs authorities.

4. Answer

Section 35 of the Copyright Act prevents the importation of infringing copies. However, at present, there is not competent authority with the power to suspend the release of counterfeit goods.
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