Prosecution of managers – marketplace counterfeits
Sellers offer counterfeits on your employer’s platform. As a manager of this platform, can you be prosecuted for brand violation?
Prosecution for brand violation despite legal advice
You’ve spotted a new sales opportunity for your company. However, in Germany trade mark rights pose an obstacle and so you approach your lawyer for advice on your intended solution. Does this course of action relieve you of your legal obligations, meaning that you can avoid prosecution for trade mark infringement? It is not that simple.