Washington legal term
Intellectual property in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Intellectual property” 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 “Intellectual property” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Intellectual property" means any trademark, service mark, trade name, label, term, device, design, or work adopted or used by a person to identify such person's goods or services. (RCW 9.16.005)
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