DE CORATO: "Introduzione dell'articolo 474-bis del codice penale in materia di acquisto di prodotti contraffatti" (1896)

This legislative act proposes the introduction of Article 474-bis to the Italian Penal Code. It aims to combat the trade of counterfeit goods by making the act of purchasing such products a criminal offense, rather than focusing solely on the sellers. This change primarily affects consumers and businesses that knowingly purchase counterfeit items. It seeks to reduce the demand for illegal copies, thereby protecting intellectual property rights and legitimate businesses.