Case Overview - On May 7, 2025, the market supervision bureau of Urumqi City, Xinjiang, conducted an inspection based on complaints and discovered counterfeit betel nut products being sold in a store [1] - The product in question was labeled as "Betel Nut Dry (Golden Stone Connection)" with a net weight of 48 grams per package, a selling price of 50 yuan per package, and was produced by Shaoyang Kouwei Wang Technology Development Co., Ltd. [1] - The inspection revealed that the product was not genuine, as confirmed by a report from Hainan Hecheng Tianxia Technology Development Co., Ltd. on June 1, 2025, which stated that the product infringed on the trademark rights of the company [1] Investigation Findings - The seller purchased five bags of the counterfeit product from a mobile vendor for 43 yuan per bag and had sold one bag by the time of the inspection [2] - The seller could only provide a purchase invoice that lacked supplier information and other necessary documentation, violating the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China [2] Penalty Outcome - On August 15, 2025, the Urumqi City market supervision bureau ordered the immediate cessation of the infringement, confiscated the counterfeit products, and imposed a fine of 1,000 yuan [2] Significance - The case highlights the risks associated with counterfeit products, which often compromise quality and safety, thereby endangering consumer health [2] - It emphasizes the importance of respecting intellectual property rights and encourages businesses to verify the trademarks of products they sell, promoting a safer market environment [2] - The case aims to enhance consumer awareness regarding counterfeit goods, reducing potential losses from purchasing such products and fostering a trustworthy consumption environment [2]