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18 U.S.C. § 2320: Trafficking in counterfeit goods or services
18 U.S.C. 2320 criminalizes trafficking in counterfeit goods and services.
Citation: 18 U.S.C. § 2320
Type: Statute
Jurisdiction: Federal
Issuing body: U.S. Congress
Status: In force
Section 2320 makes intentional trafficking in counterfeit goods or services a federal crime. For a first offense, an individual faces up to 10 years in prison and a $2,000,000 fine, and a company up to a $5,000,000 fine; penalties increase for repeat offenses and for counterfeit military goods, drugs, or conduct causing serious injury. A criminal case does not award the owner damages directly, though restitution may be ordered.
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