Proposal for Amendments to the Criminal Code

Proposal for Amendments to the Criminal Code

AmCham emphasizes the importance of intellectual property (IP) protection as a key factor for competitiveness and attracting investments.

The main challenges in Croatia are insufficient enforcement of IP legislation and the lack of specialized courts. AmCham proposes amendments to the Criminal Code:

  • introducing a new article to define the method for determining damages and material gains in IP infringement cases,
  • lowering the threshold for criminal prosecution from HRK 60,000 to HRK 30,000, in order to discourage infringements more effectively and strengthen IP protection.