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COUNTERFEITING - Coggle Diagram
COUNTERFEITING
Common Targets
Coins
Currency
Software
Airplane parts
Consumer goods
Designer items
CDs
Prohibits by federal low
Postmarks
postage stamps
military papers
government Securities
Legal Framework
Criminal offense
Class C felony
Includes
criminal charges
civil lawsuits.
Specific laws
prohibit
equipment
for counterfeiting
production
fake government documents.
Intelectual property and trade impact
Violates
trademark
copyright
patent laws
International trade conflicts
China and software piracy
Major losses
U.S. companies
$8.1 billion annually
Punishments
up to 12 years prison
$250,000 fine
Additional penalties
state laws.
Historical Background
Widespread
Invention
Paper money
Ancient times
7th century B.C.
Definition
Fake products
Production
Distribution