At-A-Glance IP Laws and Statutes in the U.S.
View links to relevant laws and regulations pertaining to trademarks and copyright.
Criminal Statutes
§ 2318. Trafficking in counterfeit labels, illicit labels, or counterfeit documentation or packaging
§ 2319. Criminal infringement of a copyright
§ 2319B. Unauthorized recording of Motion pictures in a Motion picture exhibition facility
§ 2320. Trafficking in counterfeit goods or services
§ 2323. Forfeiture, destruction, and restitution
Civil Statutes
Lanham Act, Title 15 U.S.C.
§ 1114. Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers
§ 1115. Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses
§ 1117. Recovery for violation of rights
§ 1118. Destruction of infringing articles
§ 1124. Importation of goods bearing infringing marks or names forbidden
§ 1125. False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden
§ 1127. Construction and definitions; intent of chapter
Copyright Act, Title 17 U.S.C.
§ 501. Infringement of copyright
§ 502. Remedies for infringement: Injunctions
§ 503. Remedies for infringement: Impounding and disposition of infringing articles
§ 504. Remedies for infringement: Damages and profits
§ 505. Remedies for infringement: Costs and attorney’s fees
§ 510. Remedies for alteration of programming by cable systems
§ 512. Limitations on liability relating to material online
Federal Regulations
Federal Regulations Related to IP Protection of Trademarks
19 C.F.R.
Section 133.21 – Articles bearing counterfeit trademarks
Section 133.22 – Restrictions on importation of articles bearing copying or simulating trademarks
Section 133.23 – Restrictions on importation of gray market articles
Section 133.24 – Restrictions on articles accompanying importer and mail importations
Section 133.25 – Procedure on detention of articles subject to restriction
Section 133.26 – Demand for redelivery of released merchandise
Federal Regulations Related to IP Protection of Copyrights
19 C.F.R.
Section 133.42 – Infringing copies or phonorecords
Section 133.43 – Procedure on suspicion of infringing copies
Section 133.44 – Decision of disputed claim of infringement
Section 133.46 – Demand for redelivery of released articles
OTHER STATUTES
Other potentially applicable statutes
Title 18, U.S.C. §1961 et. seq. – RICO
Title 18, U.S.C. §371 – Criminal Conspiracy
Title 18, U.S.C. §1956; §1957 – Money Laundering
Title 18, U.S.C. §1341 – Mail Fraud
Title 18, U.S.C. §1343 – Wire Fraud
Title 18, U.S.C. §542 – Entry of Goods by Means of False Statements
Title 18, U.S.C. §545 – Smuggling Goods into the United States
CUSTOMS LAWS
Title 19 U.S.C.
§ 1337. Unfair practices in import trade
§ 1526. Merchandise bearing American trade-mark
SPECIAL PROVISIONS – Copyright
Special Provisions Related to Mask Works (Microchips, etc.)
§ 902. Subject matter of protection
§ 903. Ownership, transfer, licensing, and recordation
§ 905. Exclusive rights in mask works
§ 906. Limitation on exclusive rights: reverse engineering; first sale
§ 907. Limitation on exclusive rights: innocent infringement
§ 908. Registration of claims of protection
§ 910. Enforcement of exclusive rights
Special Provisions Related to to the Trafficking of Sound Recordings and Music Videos
§ 1101. Unauthorized fixation and trafficking in sound recordings and music videos
Special Provisions Related to Copyright Protection and Management Systems (Circumvention Devices)
§ 1201. Circumvention of copyright protection systems
§ 1202. Integrity of copyright management information
§ 1204. Criminal offenses and penalties
CUSTOMS DIRECTIVES
Customs Directives Related to Intellectual Property Protection
C.D. 2310-008A – Trademark and Tradename Protection (04/07/2000)
C.D. 2310-010A – Detention and Seizure Authority for Copyright and Trademark Violations (12/11/2000)
C.D. 2310-011A – Personal Use Exemption: Unauthorized Trademarks