S 6616 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Increases the remedy for trademark counterfeiting

S 6616 removes the previous cap on damages for trademark counterfeiting, allowing courts to award more than triple the profits or damages when counterfeiters act knowingly or in bad faith. It directly affects trademark owners (who gain stronger enforcement tools) and counterfeiters (who face higher financial liability). The key change eliminates the fixed "three times" limit in the law, giving courts broader discretion to impose higher penalties based on the severity of the violation. The bill also maintains existing rights to prosecute counterfeiters under criminal law. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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