Sideman & Bancroft attorney Jeffrey Hallam examines the evolving legal framework governing restitution in criminal trademark and copyright infringement cases in his article, “Restitution for Criminal Trademark and Copyright Infringement,” published by International Law Office.
The article explores how courts determine restitution awards for intellectual property crimes, highlighting the challenges of calculating losses associated with counterfeit goods and copyright violations. Hallam discusses key judicial decisions and analyzes the differing approaches courts have taken when assessing damages and victim compensation in criminal IP enforcement actions.