Sale of brand replicas in Slovakia

Many people mistakenly believe that selling replicas of famous brands is legal. However, this is not the case.According to the legislation of Slovakia and the European , the use of brand names, logos, or design elements without the rights holder’s consent is considered an infringement of intellectual property. This may result in administrative, civil, or even criminal liability.

A replica is a copy of a branded product that reproduces its design (for example, bags, shoes, clothing, accessories). If such products are manufactured without a license or the rights holder’s permission, they are automatically considered counterfeit.
 

Trademarks are protected by European laws. For example, logos of brands like Chanel, Nike, and Adidas are registered trademarks within the EU. This means that any use of these logos without the owner's permission infringes intellectual property rights. Even if a product does not feature the logo but fully copies the original design, it is still considered a violation of industrial design rights.
 

Liability for selling replicas in Slovakia: 

• Civil liability: The rights holder may file a lawsuit to recover damages caused to their business.
• Administrative liability: Regulatory authorities may impose fines.
• Criminal liability: In cases of significant harm, the offender may face several years of imprisonment.

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