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Starting from November 8, 2025, the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be in force as amended by new articles: 1491, 1492 and 1493, introducing liability for violation of copyright, rights to means of individualization and patent rights, respectively. Punishment ranges from a fine to imprisonment. In case the infringer has compensated damages, punishment associated with imprisonment is excluded; and in case of a first-time offense, exemption from liability is provided.