An agency looking for justification of its existence...
Creeps! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RktVYiYja...

Custom Service handles it if it's imported. It seems the LEO's would be for a small time shop like this, with a cease and desist order. I'm not sure of that though. Why the FBI unless it's a huge amount?

That sounds dangerous. They might get hurt.

LOL. Let us also give credit to the Leader.

You mean like enforcing the border, checking out terrorists, and stopping planes from flying in from countries with disease outbreaks?

Why would you want to do something like that? [/sarcasm]

The number of agents used was a little extreme as well. The Police State is here.

+ 1 for creative title.

Question: Isn't this an FBI role - not Homeland Security? I can see how from the logo and colors it is "close enough" (and being sold in Kansas City kind of seals the deal) that it would qualify as trademark infringement. But I question the agency involved in enforcement.

Comrade citizens rejoice! Let's give Homeland Security a standing ovation!
Those are panties ISIS will never ever get their hands on.
And that's one less mask a domestic lone wolf terrorist can pull over his bearded head.
Safety first, y'all. Yeah. Wow.

...a little too much truth to that!

The real question is WHY is Homeland Security involved in this rather than the FBI or local LEOs.

I don't think a printing shop run by two women should be raided unless they are terrorists or some other security threat. Something I see as unlikely here.

Homeland Security should be helping protect borders, stop terrorists, something that is actually in their mission statement.

Not conducting panty raids like drunken frat boys

Yes they are forcing her to wear Google panties cameras.

yes, Royals. :) yes, complete over-kill. we are seeing that more and more, and you will see rules changing up with more frequency. It's easier to grab power when you have more guilty

The amount of merchandise was so small I wondered why they even bothered. It wasn't like a container from China showed up. It does look like they used the Royals logo without permission but I think your point about sending a letter would have been sufficient.

I've heard of this in cases of movie piracy. In that instance, someone is caught in the act and it's a felony. But trademark infringement is not handled this way usually. Think about it like this: what about the guy selling knock-off Coach bags on the corner? If the goods are not confiscated when the shipping containers come in, when are they? We have clients whose designed products manufactured in China, suddenly show up on websites 30% cheaper. exact same thing. It kills their business.But in the US, with US businesses, it's relatively easy to send a cease and desist letter, then follow it with court action. This seems like police state-y, over-the-top. and a little crony. someone working for the Chiefs saw them and called in a govt favor? like I said, movie theaters in large cities call some number when they suspect piracy. feds come right over

Good point CG. I would have thought they had more important things to do.

Because the offending items are girls underwear I think most people will just giggle when they see this story. I would like to know how they found out and why they felt it required so much force. I actually think one agent could have handled this. I doubt they would have put up a fight.

They probably have her under surveillance. Make sure she doesn't have any of the contraband panties stashed somewhere.

"I'm surprised they didn't bring in the model shown in the photo for closer examination:-)"
Truth today is stranger than implausible premises for dirty stories were 15 years ago, so I wouldn't completely rule it out.

I want to hear from khalling and dhalling on this. Is it not the proper role of government to protect intellectual property as per Article I Section 8.

It seems to me that this complaint here from Infowars is non-objective.

According to the Hallings, our prosperity as Americans has come directly from the strong intellectual property laws of our nation. This enforcement would seem to be an example of that. (But I could be wrong...)

If Homeland Security investigates even minor crimes, why do we need multiple law enforcement agencies?

Customs has always worked copyright and trademark infractions and seized knock offs.

I'm surprised they didn't bring in the model shown in the photo for closer examination:-)

Great points.

Everyone on a power trip is just getting their jollies. And this was the ICE division (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). It seems to me they prioritize questionable customs enforcement, while providing minimal immigration enforcement... If illegal immigrants were selling or wearing these panties, nothing would be done about it...

Were they just getting their jollies. I can't believe Homeland Security was needed to confiscate a couple of dozen pairs of panties. What a waste of resources.