CLASS 46
Now in its twelfth year, Class 46 is dedicated to European trade mark law and practice. This weblog is written by a team of enthusiasts who want to spread the word and share their thoughts with others.
Want to receive Class 46 by email?
Click here subscribe for free.
Click here subscribe for free.
Who we all are...
WEDNESDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2013
Slovakia proposes charitable donation of safe fakes
The Slovak Spectator has recently reported that the Slovak Republic's Finance Ministry has proposed a radical customs legislation amendment that would allow the donation of seized counterfeit goods without the trade mark owner’s consent. Normally, fakes seized by customs officials are destroyed at the rights owners’ request and expense. However, it sometimes happens that the customs authorities give the goods away for humanitarian purposes -- provided the trade mark owner gives his consent.
Tags: Slovakia, disposal of counterfeits,
Sharing on Social Media? Use the link below...
Perm-A-Link: https://www.marques.org/blogs/class46?XID=BHA3427
Slovakia proposes charitable donation of safe fakes
Under the draft amendment, the Administration of State Material Reserves will be also entitled to offer the goods to facilities caring for orphaned children, in addition to victims of natural disasters or similar emergency situations, healthcare networks, social care organizations and NGOs, as the current law prescribes. The donated products will still have to pass product safety checks and the recipients will have to pay for the removal of the trade mark from the goods.
If Slovakia's parliament approves the amendment, the right owner’s consent will no longer be required as of 1 January 2014.
Prepared by Jelena Jankovic (Petosevic)
Posted by: Blog Administrator @ 22.20If Slovakia's parliament approves the amendment, the right owner’s consent will no longer be required as of 1 January 2014.
Prepared by Jelena Jankovic (Petosevic)
Tags: Slovakia, disposal of counterfeits,
Sharing on Social Media? Use the link below...Perm-A-Link: https://www.marques.org/blogs/class46?XID=BHA3427
Reader Comments: 0
Post a Comment
MARQUES does not guarantee the accuracy of the information in this blog. The views are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of MARQUES. Seek professional advice before action on any information included here.
The Class 46 Archive
