Apple Cracks Down on Knock-Off Stores in Chinatown, New York

Apple has been secretly cracking down on knock-off stores in the Chinatown section of Queens, New York, reports Reuters.

After a request from Reuters, U.S. District Judge Kiyo Matsumoto ordered court records unsealed which reveal that Apple took action against two stores that sold fake gear emblazoned with the company's distinctive logo.

Court records reveal that Apple has already seized unauthorized iPod, iPhone and iPad accessories sold by two stores in the Flushing neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens, and is now demanding the names of its customers and suppliers. It is also asking one of the defendants -- Apple Story -- to change its name to keep consumers from confusing the unauthorized gear with Apple-sanctioned products.


On July 25th, Apple filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Apple Story and Fun Zone Inc. Owner Janie Po Chiang and Manager Jimmy Kwok are co-defendants in the suit.

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