Title: | Sections 145 and 157 of the Intellectual Property Law No. 01/NA of 20/12/2011 |
Field of IP: | Patents |
Type of flexibility: | Criminal sanctions for patent infringement |
Summary table: |
Article 145 (new). Criminal Offenses of Intellectual Property
The criminal offenses of intellectual property shall be as follows:
1. intentionally violating Articles 117, 118, 119, and/or 120 of this Law for a commercial purpose;
2. intentionally violating Articles 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, and/or 122 of this Law, where such violation results in harm to the health of a person, damage to the environment, or damage to property;
3. intentionally violating Article 121 and/or 122 of this Law.
Article 157. Measures against Violators
Individuals, legal entities or organizations that violate the Law on Intellectual Property will be subject to education or warning, disciplinary action, fines, civil compensation, and/or criminal punishment as the case may be.