Poland: Counterfeit goods still attractive for buyers

Sad news for trade mark holders from Poland: according to Rzeczpospolita's article "Poles still willingly buying counterfeit goods" and a survey carried out by The Public Opinion Research Centere, every second citizen admitted that he or she has bought counterfeit products, mostly cosmetics and clothing. This shady business causes around PLN 30 billions losses to Poland's national budget. The awareness of such phenomenon is very low but 88% of respondents consider it unethical.