Training on IP infringements and criminal liability for intellectual property rights violations

Effective enforcement of IP rights requires competent authorities to have a clear and practical understanding of IP infringements and the applicable legal framework on criminal liability. Strengthening criminal enforcement is particularly important in addressing serious IP violations, including those linked to organised crime and large-scale counterfeiting.

To strengthen the capacity of Montenegrin judicial and law enforcement authorities, the project organised a two-day training on IP infringements and criminal liability for IP rights violations. The training provided a practical overview of IP infringements and the applicable criminal liability framework, covering the identification and legal classification of offences, sanctions, and procedural aspects of investigation and prosecution.