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Originally Posted by Andrew H.
Yes. Maximum fine of $10,000. Maximum term of imprisonment 3 years (but you'd probably get probation). Possible felony record, though.
The only actual prosecutions I personally know of involved people selling copied DVDs and counterfeit sportswear on the street.
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That would be because commercial counterfeiting and piracy is a criminal offence, even in countries where not-for-profit filesharing is legal.
http://www.bpi.co.uk/our-work/protec...ic-piracy.aspx