Trade Marks Act 1994
Lewisham Council is addressing concerns about counterfeit goods and regulatory breaches at licensed premises.
Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee B refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor for The Railway Tavern in October 2026. This decision means the pub cannot trade until a qualified individual is appointed. Concerns were raised by the Licensing Authority and Trading Standards regarding suspected counterfeit goods and non-compliant vapes found during a joint inspection in July 2026, alongside a history of regulatory breaches.
The Trade Marks Act 1994, which protects registered trademarks and defines offences related to the sale of counterfeit goods, underpins these regulatory actions. During the July 2026 inspection at The Railway Tavern, officers discovered three counterfeit handbags, contributing to the concerns that led to the council's recent licensing decision.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee B refused a Designated Premises Supervisor for The Railway Tavern in October 2026. Source
- The decision means The Railway Tavern cannot trade until a qualified individual is appointed and notified to the council. Source
- Concerns about suspected counterfeit goods and non-compliant vapes were raised by the Licensing Authority and Trading Standards. Source
- A joint inspection on July 31, 2026, discovered three counterfeit handbags at The Railway Tavern. Source
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