A firm tried to import two excavators without an agreement with the brand owner; the cargo was stopped at customs and a payment of 500 BCU was agreed.
The Intellectual Property Center of the Ministry of Justice has stopped the use of the Hyundai brand by the firm "V.I.". According to Spot.uz, it tried to import two excavators without an agreement with the rights holder, and the cargo was stopped at customs.
What is known
- the complaint was filed by the official dealer GST Oil (in Uzbekistan since 2005, a Hyundai service provider);
- a mediation agreement was concluded: V.I. will pay 500 base calculation units (BCU) (UZS 206 million), stop using the brand and stop importing Hyundai;
- the company must remove the "official dealer" and "HD Hyundai Centre" wording from social media.
What this means for renters
ST24 comment: machinery imported through unofficial channels may run into problems with warranty, service and spare parts. When renting or buying, rely on official dealers and contractors who can confirm the origin of the machine.
Sources
This material was prepared by the ST24 editorial team from open sources and is not legal advice: check the text of the document before making decisions.
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