Washington legal term
Counterfeit mark in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington 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 Washington criminal code.
What does “Counterfeit mark” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Counterfeit mark" means: (a) Any unauthorized reproduction or copy of intellectual property; or (b) Intellectual property affixed to any item knowingly sold, offered for sale, manufactured, or distributed, or identifying services offered or rendered, without the authority of the owner of the intellectual property. (RCW 9.16.005)
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