Guam § 47 - Counterfeiting of Registered Trademarks.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 47 — Counterfeiting of Registered Trademarks., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47. Counterfeiting of Registered Trademarks.
Whoever intentionally and knowingly reproduces, counterfeits, copies,
or colorably imitates a registered mark and applies such reproduction,
counterfeit, copy, or colorable imitation to labels, signs, prints, packages,
wrappers, receptacles or advertisements, to be specifically used in
commerce upon, or in connection with the sale, offering for sale,
distribution, or advertising of goods or services or in connection with such
use, shall be guilty of the crime of counterfeiting. The crime of
counterfeiting shall be punishable as follows:
(a) Misdemeanor. A person shall be convicted of a misdemeanor
if the goods or services to which the forged or counterfeit trademarks
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or service marks are attached, affixed, or used in connection with, or to
which the defendant intended they be attached, affixed, or used in
connection with, have a cumulative retail sale value of Five Hundred
Dollars ($500) or less.
(b) Third Degree Felony. A person shall be convicted of a third
degree felony if the goods or services to which the forged or
counterfeit trademarks or service marks are attached, affixed, or used
in connection with, or to which the defendant intended they be
attached, affixed, or used in connection with, have a cumulative retail
sale value in excess of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) but less than One-
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500).
(c) Second Degree Felony. A person shall be convicted of a
second degree felony if the goods or services to which the forged or
counterfeit trademarks or service marks are attached, affixed, or used
in connection with, or to which the defendant intended they be
attached, affixed, or used in connection with, have a cumulative retail
sale value of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) or more.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 47
What does Guam Code Annotated § 47 cover?
Section 47 ("Counterfeiting of Registered Trademarks.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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