The Prizewinners of the Plagiarius-Competition 2007:

 
The Jury met on January 20, 2007. Three prizes, six distinctions and three special prizes have been awarded; total entities: 58.

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1. Prize

Jug „Sophie“
Original: alfi GmbH, Wertheim, Germany
Plagiarism: He Shan Jia Hui Vacuum Flask & Vessel Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, P.R. China
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2. Prize

Notebook „Moleskine“
Original: Manufacturer: Moleskine S.r.l., Milano, Italy
Distribution: Authentics GmbH, Gütersloh, Germany
Plagiarism: ars nova GmbH Großhandel für Künstlermaterialien, Witten, Germany
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3. Prize

Sweeper „TopSweep 55“
Original: Ing. Haaga Kunststofftechnik GmbH, Kirchheim/Teck, Germany
Plagiarism: Wuyi Zhouyi Mechanical & Electrical Co., Ltd., Zhejiang, P.R. China
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Six „Distinctions“ (equal in rank) were awarded:
 
Loveseat „Orbit“
Original: Dedon GmbH, Lüneburg, Germany
Plagiarism: Antik Heiligenstedten, Heiligenstedten, Germany
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Windrose-Jewel Boxes „Titan“ and „New Age“
Originals: Georg A. Steinmann Lederwarenfabrik GmbH + Co. KG, Nuremberg, Germany
Plagiarisms: Lidl Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG, Neckarsulm, Germany
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Resectoscope-Set for Urology (working element and sheaths)
Originals: KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG, Tuttlingen, Germany
Plagiarisms: Manufacturer: Wenkert Medizintechnik Klaus Wenkert, Seitingen, Germany
Distribution, (amongst others):
- Ackermann Instrumente GmbH, Rietheim, Germany
- Asap Endoscopic products GmbH, Freiburg, Germany
- Gimmi GmbH, Tuttlingen, Germany
- Mahe-Barthelmes Medizintechnik GmbH, Emmingen, Germany
- MGB Endoskopische Geräte GmbH, Berlin, Germany
- Schölly Fiberoptic GmbH, Denzlingen, Germany
- Stema Medizintechnik GmbH, Stockach, Germany
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Salt Cellar and Pepper Pot “Step’n Pep”
Originals: Koziol>> ideas for friends GmbH, Erbach, Germany
Plagiarisms: DUE ESSE s.r.l., Martina Franca, Italy
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Multi Tool “Leatherman®Wave®
Original: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., Oregon, U.S.A.
Plagiarism: REDA Deutschland GmbH, Iserlohn, Germany / REDA a.s., Brn-Slatina, Czech Republic
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Glasses of the OWP-Collection, Models No. 1620, No. 1621 and No. 2298
Originals: OWP Brillen GmbH, Passau, Germany
Plagiarisms: Walter Binde GmbH & Co. KG, Minden, Germany
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The following three "Special Prizes" were awarded:
 
Special Award for a Falsification
Petrol Station Nozzles „ZVA Slimline“ and „ZVA 200 GR“
Originals: ELAFLEX Tankstellentechnik GmbH & Co., Hamburg, Germany
Falsifications: Zhejiang Baotai Machine Factory Co., Ltd., Zhejiang, P.R. China
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Special Award for Persistent Plagiarism
Door-Handle with light, line x.door
Originale: Schneider + Fichtel GmbH, Rottenburg, Germany
Plagiat: Glaser GmbH & Co. KG, Gross-Umstadt, Germany
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NEW: Hyena-Prize
Shopping Basket „CARRYBAG“
Original: Reisenthel Accessoires, Puchheim, Germany
Plagiate: 1) Xin Hang Wujin Tools Dongyang Zhejiang Co., Ltd., Zhejiang, P.R. China
2) Arbor Handels GmbH, Leonding, Austria
3) Edwards Trade Company B.V., Mljdrecht, The Netherlands
4) Berni Irio & Co. S.n.c., Luzzara, Italy
5) Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., New York, U.S.A.
6) KODI – Diskontläden GmbH, Oberhausen, Germany
7) TOP Marketing, Taipei, Taiwan
8) Shanghai Light Industrial Products Import & Export Corp., Ltd., Shanghai. P.R. China
9) Xiamen Helen Industry & Trade Co., Ltd., Xiamen, P.R. China
10) Yilmaz Güntekin, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
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