Нарушение прав владельцев товарных знаков (на примере территории Владимирской области)

Abstract

The article deals with the peculiarities of violation of the rights of trademark owners. The article reflects the nuances of the term “counterfeit” in modern economic conditions. The author defines the forms in which counterfeit can manifest itself and the legality of its forms on the territory of the Russian Federation and the Eurasian economic Union. A parallel is drawn between the terms “counterfeit” and “trademark”. The key institution that plays one of the main roles in the fight against counterfeiting is identified. The article analyzes and identifies the key countries that supply counterfeit products to the territory of the Russian Federation. The main objects of counterfeit goods on the territory of Russia are reflected. The author analyzes the statistics of counterfeit goods detected by customs authorities over the past 5 years. The methods of importing counterfeit products and the reasons why consumers prefer to buy them are identified. On the example of Vladimir region the analysis of avoided damage that would be dealt to the owner of the intellectual property. The analysis and systematization of types of liability for illegal use of a trademark is carried out. The number of cases initiated by the customs authorities of the Russian Federation under article 14.10 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation in 2015–2019 is analyzed.