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COM 2005 276-1 Proposal for a Directive on criminal measures enforcing intellectual property rights |
Proposal for a Directive on criminal measures enforcing intellectual property rights
Abstract
This Directive requires Member States to treat infringments of intellectual property (including trademarks); product piracy; counterfeiting; and the manufacture, distribution and sale of fake products on a commercial basis as criminal, rather than civil infringments. It sets out the nature of infringements, and the required penalties.
Process
Legal Base: Article 95
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Procedure: Codecision |
Status: Current |
Commission Status
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Adopted 12th July 2005 |
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TBA |
EU Parliament Status
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Received 12th July 2005 |
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EU Council Status
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Received 12th July 2005 |
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TBA |
Additional Comments
12/07/2007: EESC opinion
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