I Spoke to PB legal. They didn't seem to have much of a clue but I stated that I removed the listings although it was in my opinion no violation was being made. I had managed to speak to someone at BMW who said that if I had received a letter regarding infringement of products, I should look at it with all seriousness and take legal advise. She also however, infromed me that it was highly unlikely that they would appoint such a small solicitor group (with little experience being that there is only two appointed solicitors, both of which have no more than 2-3 years experience a piece) knowing that they have their own internal legal dept and outsource of a legal firm that is suffice to say...an extremal big fish! After two weeks of hearing nothing or any further calls. I received was a letter from PB Legal saying no further action was being taken as long as I dont list the items again. As I was facing fierce competition on the products and making little or no profit (others prob listing counterfeit and afford to sell cheaper than me), I decided its just not worth the effort to relist and go though the hassle with PB again to prove my items are legit as it would mean legal involvement, independent review of the products to prove authenticity etc which is just more costs and would only serve to prove a point. So I have now drawn a line under it all, paid nothing out to anyone and just moved on with new products and try and make the best of a late start for the xmas period.

I too have now been hit with the usual £1,000 cease selling etc etc by PB for alleged BMW infringement. Did some research tonight on the forums and it looks like they were a bit of a sham business trying to vie for extra money to begin with but now more recent cases look like they have changed the beat a little and have tried to become a half legitimate organisation and learned from their past mistakes. They still seem to have flaws and weakness such as no SRA number on the letterhead which is a violation of code of conduct but if its true about them being a representative of BMW that does scare me. Before they were not but one poster said they have confirmed by BMW UK they were being represented by these guys so I am going to chase this personally myself to double confirm this. I'm currently not replying to them as they sent the letter only by recorded signed for which can be left at a property without signature so I can always say I never received the letter. I'm taking some print outs from the research done and the original documentation to CAB and see what they say.