1 The Necessity of Protection

It is necessary to protect products from cloning for several reasons:

Preservation of Brand Reputation: Cloning can lead to the production and distribution of inferior or counterfeit products bearing the brand name of the original manufacturer. This can damage the reputation of the brand if consumers receive substandard products or experience negative outcomes due to counterfeit goods.

Consumer Safety: Counterfeit or cloned products may not meet the same safety and quality standards as genuine products.

Revenue Loss: Cloning deprives original manufacturers of legitimate revenue streams by diverting sales to unauthorized or counterfeit products.

Security Risks: In sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics, cloned products can pose security risks if they compromise critical systems or infrastructure. For example, cloned electronic components in automotive systems may lead to malfunctions or vulnerabilities that could endanger vehicle occupants or compromise vehicle security.

Maintaining Market Integrity: Cloning distorts market dynamics by flooding the market with unauthorized or counterfeit products, undermining fair competition and market integrity. Protecting products from cloning helps maintain a level playing field for legitimate businesses and fosters healthy competition based on innovation, quality, and value.