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What is the difference between trademark infringement and counterfeiting?

Legal analysis: Trademark infringement is the use of an identical or similar trademark on the same or similar goods without the permission of the trademark owner, or other interference or obstruction of the trademark owner's use of its registered trademark, causing damage to the trademark owner. Other actions for the legitimate rights and interests of the trademark owner. The infringer is usually responsible for stopping the infringement, and the perpetrator who knew or should have known that the infringement was infringement is also responsible for compensation. In serious cases, he is also responsible for criminal liability. Counterfeiting refers to passing off the fake as genuine and counterfeiting inferior quality. It refers to products or goods that are counterfeited using other famous brands, or are of low quality. Counterfeit products refer to the use of untrue factory names, factory addresses, trademarks, product names, product logos, etc., so that customers and consumers mistakenly believe that the product is genuine. Counterfeit products refer to products that are of poor quality or have lost their usability. The production and sale of counterfeit and shoddy goods seriously endangers the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, and relevant departments should crack down severely in accordance with the law.

Legal basis: "The People's Republic of China and the Civil Code"

Article 120: If civil rights and interests are infringed upon, the infringed party has the right to request the infringer to bear infringement liability. .

Article 183: If one is harmed due to protecting the civil rights and interests of others, the infringer shall bear civil liability, and the beneficiary may provide appropriate compensation. If there is no infringer, the infringer has escaped or is unable to bear civil liability, and the victim requests compensation, the beneficiary shall provide appropriate compensation.

Article 1,167 If an infringement endangers the personal or property safety of others, the infringed party has the right to request the infringer to bear tort liability such as ceasing the infringement, removing obstacles, and eliminating danger.

Article 1,168 If two or more persons jointly commit infringement and cause damage to others, they shall bear joint and several liability.