Piracy

Well, nuff said.

[jhking.en.alibaba.com]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Not in China, they imitate your ballpen if they like what they see when you sign a contract.

I know for one....Whites will tell you by the ser# if they made it or counterfeit.....so they must be making some good look alikes even if just cosmetically....other manufacturers I imagine will also but just caught that info on a Whites site...might keep in mind if buying new or used.....