232.11
MSCHGLPM
CH
Art. 62 Bundesgesetz vom 28. August 1992 über den Schutz von Marken und Herkunftsangaben (MSchG) - Betrügerischer Markengebrauch
MSchG; 3. Titel: Rechtsschutz; 2. Kapitel: Strafbestimmungen
Art. 62 MSchG · Betrügerischer Markengebrauch
Auf Antrag des Verletzten wird mit Freiheitsstrafe bis zu einem Jahr oder Geldstrafe bestraft, wer: a. Waren oder Dienstleistungen zum Zwecke der Täuschung widerrechtlich mit der Marke eines anderen kennzeichnet und auf diese Weise den Anschein erweckt, es handle sich um Originalwaren oder -dienstleistungen; b. widerrechtlich mit der Marke eines anderen gekennzeichnete Waren oder Dienstleistungen als Originalwaren anbietet oder in Verkehr setzt oder als Originaldienstleistungen anbietet oder erbringt.
Handelt der Täter gewerbsmässig, so wird er von Amtes wegen verfolgt. Die Strafe ist Freiheitsstrafe bis zu fünf Jahren oder Geldstrafe. ...
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Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (17)
SB230201 · zh (Art. 62 Abs. 1 lit. b MSchG)
Appeal on Fraud, Trademark Infringement, and Attempted Coercion Convictions
The accused was found guilty of the offense against the Trademark Protection Act based on this provision.
SB210538 · zh (Art. 62 Abs. 1 lit. b in Verbindung mit Abs. 2 MSchG)
Appellate Court Upholds Fraud and Money Laundering Convictions, Adjusts Sentences
The court confirmed the conviction for aggravated fraudulent trademark use (gewerbsmässiger betrügerischer Markengebrauch) based on this article for Defendants A._____ and B._____ in final order no. 1 and 2.
P/25787/2019 · ge (art. 62 al. 1 let. b LPM)
Attempted Fraud and Trademark Offenses Conviction Upheld
This provision concerns the conviction for offering counterfeit goods, which is confirmed in the operative part.
A-1178/2020 (Art. 62 Abs. 1 MSchG)
Premium-Rate Number Revocation Upheld for Unfair Competition and Trademark Infringement
Cited as a potential violation justifying the revocation, relating to fraudulent use of trademarks.
2020.04.29.sr.3 · bl (Art. 62 Abs. 1 MSchG)
Patent Exhaustion Defense Upheld in Post-License Resale Case
Cited as the substantive law regarding trademark infringement, which the court determined did not apply in this case.
RR.2012.164 (Art. 62 LPM)
Extradition to Russia Upheld Despite Mistreatment Concerns
Cited as a Swiss offense relevant to the dual criminality assessment.
SB100076 · zh (Art. 62 Abs. 1 lit. b in Verbindung mit Abs. 3 MschG)
Design and Trademark Infringement Case Dismissed
Used to dismiss the charge of fraudulent trademark use due to lack of a criminal complaint and lack of commercial intent.
INC.2008.63802 · ti (Art. 62 LPM)
Prosecutor's Seizure Order of Watches Upheld Pending Counterfeit Goods Investigation
Cited in the P.Q.M. as a legal basis for the substantive matter under investigation, which justifies the seizure.
INC.2008.63801 · ti (art. 62 LPM)
Seizure Lapse Due to Lack of Continued Justification
Cited in the summary of applicable provisions, relating to the grounds for seizure based on Cantonal Police Law.
VPB 2003.2179 (Art. 62 al. 1 LPM)
EASYMARKET Trademark Opposition Dismissed
This article concerns the allocation of costs (dépens) in opposition proceedings and is referenced in order 4, stating that no costs are awarded.
CCP.2000.35 · ne (Art. 62, al.1, let.a et b LPM)
General Agent Convicted for Unfair Competition and Unemployment Fraud
This article was discussed in the context of the cross-appeal regarding fraudulent use of a trademark, although the appeal based on it was ultimately rejected.
72.2010.21 · ti (art. 62 LPM)
Counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement, and Benefits Fraud with Suspended Sentences
This provision defines the crime of infringement of the Federal Act on Trademark Protection for which IMPU 1 was convicted in order 1.3.
INC.2008.63802 · ti (Art. 62 LPM)
Prosecutor v. Claimant (Seizure of Allegedly Counterfeit Watches)
Cited among the provisions whose potential violation justifies the seizure/investigation.
SB100076 · zh (Art. 62 Abs. 1 lit. b in Verbindung mit Abs. 3 MschG)
Cantonal High Court Overturns Design Infringement Conviction Due to Lack of Novelty and Insufficient Trademark Complaint
This article concerns fraudulent use of a trademark; the appeal regarding this charge, cited by the prosecution/prior court, resulted in a non-entry into the merits (order 1 of the final decision).
SB210538 · zh (Art. 62 Abs. 1 lit. b in Verbindung mit Abs. 2 MSchG)
Commercial Fraud, Trademark Offenses, and Money Laundering Involving Counterfeit Detergent and Gold Bar Concealment
Cited in dispositive point 1 as the legal basis for the conviction of the defendant A._____ for commercial fraudulent trademark use.