Common use of Counterfeiting Clause in Contracts

Counterfeiting. Confront illegal import, production, placing on the market and use of counterfeit products (counterfeits, trademark violations, goods obtained by piracy and goods that infringe a patent or another IP-right) by means of a market surveillance system as well as by deterrent penalties to counterfeiters. Provide for mechanisms allowing customs authorities to effectively combat counterfeit products whether they are imported, exported or transiting. Allow for preliminary injunctions and evidence preservation. Establish criminal sanctions against IP infringement which harm public interest and establish a risk on health or environment. When applying anti-counterfeit enforcement measures, prevent discrimination of foreign entities by requiring notarization and legalization of documents beyond what is required of national parties.

Counterfeiting. Confront illegal import, production, placing on the market and use of counterfeit products (counterfeitscounter- feits, trademark violations, goods obtained by piracy and goods that infringe a patent or another IP-IP- right) by means of a market surveillance system as well as by deterrent penalties to counterfeiters. Provide for mechanisms allowing customs authorities to effectively combat counterfeit products whether they are imported, exported or transiting. Allow for preliminary injunctions and evidence preservation. Establish criminal sanctions against IP infringement which harm public interest and establish a risk on health or environment. When applying anti-counterfeit enforcement measures, prevent discrimination of foreign entities by requiring notarization and legalization of documents beyond what is required of national parties.