Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark
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Summary
Making or possessing any die, plate or other instrument to counterfeit a property mark, or keeping a property mark to falsely show that goods belong to someone else, is an offence. It applies when the instrument or mark is intended to misrepresent ownership. Punishment is imprisonment for up to three years, or fine, or both.
Example
Priya runs a small shop and keeps a stamping plate to put a well-known maker's property mark on unbranded goods so she can sell them as that maker's products. Under this provision she can face imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever makes or has in his possession any die, plate or other instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting a proper mark, or has in his possession a property mark for the purpose of denoting that any goods belong to a person to whom they do not belong, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
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