Civil Liability for Infringement of Industrial Property Rights: Legal Nature and Modern Challenges
Keywords:
Industrial property, civil liability, infringement, patents, trademarks, damages, compensation, digital environment, enforcement.Abstract
This article examines the legal nature of civil liability for infringement of industrial property rights, including patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. The study analyzes traditional civil law approaches to liability and evaluates their adequacy in addressing modern challenges arising from digitalization and globalization. Particular attention is given to damages and compensation as primary remedies, as well as the role of intermediaries and technological developments in shaping liability frameworks. The article concludes with proposals for improving national legal systems through the adoption of flexible and adaptive mechanisms.
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