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Penal Code, 1924 (CH.84) (as amended up to Law No. 1 of 2007), Bahamas
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2007
Dates
Entry into force:
January 1, 1927
Adopted:
May 15, 1924
Type of Text
IP-related Laws
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Trademarks,
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Notes
The Act establishes a Code of punishable crimes. In respect of Intellectual Property, Section 386 states the punishment for counterfeiting of marks. Section 386 is in addition to the provisions concerning offences punishable under the Trade Marks Act. But a person is not to be punished twice (under the Code and Trade Marks Act) for the same act.
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