criminal trade mark infringement

Punishable import of branded goods from China – luxury watches

Punishable import of branded goods from China – luxury watches

Are products bearing your brand being sold on the market without your knowledge as to their origin? Consider whether there might be criminal liability for the unauthorised import of branded goods; if unsure, seek specialist advice.

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Prosecution for brand violation despite legal advice

Prosecution for brand violation despite legal advice

You’ve spotted a new sales opportunity for your company. However, in Germany trade mark rights pose an obstacle and so you approach your lawyer for advice on your intended solution. Does this course of action relieve you of your legal obligations, meaning that you can avoid prosecution for trade mark infringement? It is not that simple.

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Prosecution of managers – brand violation by employees

Prosecution of managers – brand violation by employees

You are a managing director in Germany and are provided with information about a business set up by one of your departments. You assume your management responsibility in relation to the project. Could you become liable to prosecution, should the business be used to commit trade mark infringement? The following copyright case is an example of the legal situation in German trade mark law.

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