Intellectual Property Crime Defense

Overview

Intellectual property offenses under Czech criminal law include the unauthorized reproduction and distribution of copyrighted works, trademark counterfeiting, software piracy, and the production and sale of counterfeit goods. These offenses are prosecuted under the Criminal Code and can result in significant sentences, particularly where the infringement is conducted on a commercial scale.

Investigations in IP crime often involve raids on business premises, seizure of goods and computer equipment, and complex analysis of the scale and commercial value of the infringement. Companies and individuals targeted in these investigations need skilled legal defense from the outset.

Our Representation

We represent clients in IP crime cases from the initial investigation through trial and appeal. Our legal assistance includes:

• advice when police conduct raids in connection with IP offenses
• challenging the legality of searches, seizures, and asset freezing
• defense in copyright infringement and piracy cases
• representation in trademark counterfeiting and counterfeit goods cases
• analysis of the prosecution's valuation of alleged losses
• negotiation with rights holders and prosecutors
• full trial representation and appeal

IP crime cases often involve significant commercial interests on the other side. We ensure that the defense is prepared to challenge both the legal basis of the prosecution and the quantification of alleged damage.

Foreign Clients

International businesses whose products are distributed in the Czech Republic sometimes become unexpectedly involved in criminal IP investigations. We advise foreign clients in English, Polish, French, and German and help them understand their legal position and options.