Industrial Property Crimes
Criminal protection of corporate intangible assets, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Crimes against industrial property (Art. 273 et seq. CP) protect the competitive identity of companies. The manufacture, import, or marketing of products violating patents, utility models, or registered trademarks constitutes a serious criminal offense.
Trademark Counterfeiting and Piracy
The core of the crime lies in the risk of consumer confusion and taking advantage of another's reputation. We defend companies and individuals accused of:
- ✓Sale of counterfeit goods (clothing, accessories).
- ✓Use of identical or confusing logos.
- ✓Import of unauthorized copies.
- ✓Manufacture of imitated labels or packaging.
Industrial Espionage and Disclosure of Secrets
The theft of confidential data, client lists, or technical processes (Know-How) by employees, ex-employees, or competitors is criminally prosecutable (Art. 278 CP). The key to defense or accusation lies in proving the 'secret' nature of the information and the security measures adopted to protect it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are parallel imports?▼
It is the import of authentic products from a market (e.g., outside the UE) without permission of the brand holder in the destination. It can be a crime if territorial exclusive rights are violated.
Is selling replicas a crime if I warn they are fake?▼
Yes, the buyer's consent is irrelevant. The protected legal interest is the brand and the market, not just the individual consumer.
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