California legal term
Counterfeit mark in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Counterfeit mark” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Counterfeit mark” mean in California criminal law?
“Counterfeit mark” means a spurious mark that is identical with, or confusingly similar to, a registered mark and is used, or intended to be used, on or in connection with the same type of goods or services for which the genuine mark is registered. (Cal. Penal Code § 350)
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