Modernisation de la lutte contre la contrefaçon

This is a French ordinary bill (proposition de loi) in the National Assembly, titled 'Modernisation de la lutte contre la contrefaçon', which translates as modernising the fight against counterfeiting. Counterfeiting involves producing and selling imitation goods that infringe trademarks, patents or other intellectual property rights. Such bills typically aim to update enforcement tools, penalties and cooperation between authorities to keep pace with new distribution channels, especially online sales. The bill would mainly concern counterfeiters, online platforms and intermediaries, rights holders such as brands and creators, and consumers who may unknowingly buy fake products. Businesses in sectors hit hard by imitation goods, along with customs and enforcement authorities, could also be affected. The exact changes cannot be determined from the metadata alone.