FAS IMPOSED A FINE TO MKR LLC FOR COPYING COMPETITOR'S PACKAGING
Earlier, the Federal Antimonopoly Service received an application from Parliament Production LLC about the violation of antimonopoly legislation by MKR LLC, expressed in unfair competition.
MKR produced and sold vodka “Zhuravushka”. Its design was similar to vodka “Zhuravli” (cranes) produced by Parliament Production LLC which was previously put into circulation and widely presented in the market: the color scheme of the label, the image of the crane, as well as the shape of the bottle were copied from a competitor.
The Commission of the FAS recognized the actions of MKR as a violation of antimonopoly legislation, initiated an administrative case and imposed a fine on the company. The Authority took into account the fact that the production of vodka "Zhuravushka" was discontinued before the ruling was issued – it served as a basis for mitigating administrative responsibility.