An online trader who admitted selling fake branded goods over the internet has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Adrian Capell (48), trading as Sporting Capers of Queniborough, was sentenced to 10 months in custody, suspended for two years, at Leicester Crown Court on Friday.
The court heard that Capell, of Melton Road, Queniborough, printed well-known brand logos onto clothing and sold them on ebay without the consent of the registered trade marks' owners.
The brands included Suzuki, Harley Davidson, Monster Energy and JLS.
The case has prompted the county's trading standards department to warn online traders to ensure what they are selling is legal.
Pam Posnett, county council cabinet member for trading standards, said: "Dealing in counterfeit goods is illegal and unacceptable.
"Trading standards are cracking down on the sale of counterfeit goods, especially on the internet.
"Sellers think they can hide behind their computers, but this prosecution highlights that this is not the case."
David Bull, head of the council's trading standards service, said: "Trading standards will take enforcement action to protect consumers from buying cheap, inferior and sometimes unsafe counterfeit goods.
"Manufacturers need to ensure they check with brand holders that they may use their registered trade marks on the goods they produce.
"Our continued enforcement work to combat this illegal trade helps to protect the trade of legitimate and local businesses and secures jobs."
Anyone aware of people selling counterfeit goods is urged to email telltradingstandards@leics.gov.uk or contact Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 08454 040506.
