iii. a sufficiently detailed description of the goods alleged to be counterfeit in order to make
them readily recognizable; and,
iv. the prescribed fee.
§18.4. Content of Application
a) The applicant shall furnish all information necessary, a sample of the genuine goods produced by
or with the consent of the right holder, a sample or photograph of the goods alleged to be
counterfeit, or other means enabling the customs authority to recognize the said goods, in order to
enable the Director General to take a decision on the requested suspension.
b) The information furnished by the person applying for suspension shall include, if known, the
following:
i. the name and address of the importers and/or consignees of the goods alleged to be
counterfeit;
ii. the country or countries of origin or manufacture of the goods alleged to be counterfeit ;
iii. the names and addresses of persons or business entities involved in the manufacture and
distribution of the goods alleged to be counterfeit;
iv. the manner of transportation and the names and addresses of the transporters of the goods
alleged to be counterfeit ;
v. the port or ports where it is anticipated that the goods alleged to be counterfeit will be
imported into the territory of Liberia and presented to the customs authority for dispatch;
vi. the expected date of importation and presentation to the customs authority for dispatch.
§18.5.Security
a) The Director General may require the right holder to provide security or other equivalent assurance
to:
i. cover any liability on his part vis-à-vis persons affected by border measures where the said
measures are discontinued by virtue of an act or omission by the right holder or where the
goods in question are subsequently found not to be infringing;
ii. ensure payment of the expenditure incurred in keeping the goods in suspension by the
customs authority; and
iii. prevent any abuse of the border measures or compensate in case of such abuse.
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