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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Fendi subsidiary fined over substandard products in Shanghai

    Fine or penalty

    Chinese regulators fined Fendi Commercial & Trading (Shanghai) Co 140,000 yuan for producing substandard products and confiscated about 4,250 yuan earned from their sale.

    Source excerpt

    • A subsidiary of Italian luxury fashion brand Fendi was fined by Chinese regulators for producing substandard products, according to public information platform tianyancha.
    • The fine was given to Fendi Commercial & Trading (Shanghai) Co in Shanghai, totalling 140,000 yuan ($2,189). In addition, the local market regulator in Shanghai also confiscated around 4,250 yuan that was made from selling the substandard products.
  2. 2010

    Burlington counterfeiting settlement

    The long-running counterfeit-goods dispute ended with Burlington agreeing to pay approximately $10.05 million, following a magistrate recommendation involving damages, fees, and costs.

  3. 2010

    Filene's Basement counterfeiting settlement

    Fendi reached a reported $2.5 million settlement with the former parent company of Filene's Basement concerning alleged counterfeit merchandise.

  4. 1986

    Counterfeiting lawsuit against Burlington

    Fendi sued Burlington over alleged sales of counterfeit Fendi handbags and leather goods. The dispute continued for decades, with a further action filed in 2006 alleging violation of an injunction.