Counterfeit Honeywell turbocharger suspect sentenced

On February 28, 2012, Honeywell announced that two suspects who faked the well-known Honeywell turbocharger trademark “Garrett” in China have been convicted and sentenced. This is Honeywell’s Another successful case in the field of intellectual property and trademark protection.

It is understood that the prosecution location in this case is located in Fengcheng City, Liaoning Province, one of the cities where turbocharger counterfeiting is the most prevalent. In 2010, Fengcheng’s local law enforcement agencies seized 285 counterfeit “Merritt” turbochargers when they raided an underground factory. On December 31, 2011, Honeywell learned from the Fengcheng People’s Court that the defendants Yan Hua and Liu Renzhi were both found guilty of counterfeiting a registered trademark and sentenced them to one year’s imprisonment, one suspended sentence, and a fine of RMB. 2 million.

Before this criminal verdict, the Fengcheng People’s Court successfully conducted a similar criminal prosecution against a local company that faked Honeywell’s Garrett turbochargers in 2010. The case is also a local law enforcement agency. The results of the agency's initiative.

DavidPaja, Vice President and General Manager of Honeywell Transportation Systems Group China and India, said: “The establishment of intellectual property assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets is our business in China and around the world. China’s continuous implementation of intellectual property law will help strengthen Honeywell’s confidence in promoting the most advanced technologies and innovative products in China for a long time.”

Honeywell Turbo Technology is a division of the Honeywell Transportation Systems Group. As a leading automotive supplier, Honeywell Transportation Systems Group focuses on improving vehicle performance, efficiency, and appearance through leading-edge technology, world-class brands, and customized solutions for global automotive customers.