Counterfeiting and Piracy

A guide to the use of criminal and civil sanctions against counterfeiters and pirates in the UK, this book also discusses similar methods of enforcement in other EC states. It covers topics such as Trades Description Act offences, private prosecutions, customs procedures and trade associations.

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As a response to the rampant infringement of intellectual property rights - the pirating of computer software, CDs, video tapes, designer clothing and other types of intellectual property assets - many countries provide for criminal sanctions against infringers, in addition to more civil remedies. This book is a guide to the use of criminal and civil sanctions against counterfeiters and pirates in the UK. It also discusses similar methods of enforcement in other EC states.