Ministry of Justice to gain powers to inspect and seize counterfeit goods

Key Measures:

•  Higher fines for copyright violations.
•  New liability for breeders' rights violations.
•  Confiscation and destruction of counterfeit goods at the offender's expense.
•  Criminal liability for infringing IP property rights.
•  Justice authorities to gain powers to inspect and seize counterfeit goods.

In 2023 alone, over 249 IP-related violations were reviewed by courts. The bill aims to reduce counterfeit goods, protect IP rights, attract foreign investments, and accelerate Uzbekistan’s WTO accession.