Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS)

Federal Code Related to Cybercrime

Field Guidance on New Authorities
that Relate to Computer Crime and Electronic Evidence
Enacted in the USA Patriot Act of 2001

 
A.  Federal Criminal Code Related to Computer Crime

• 18 U.S.C. § 1029.  Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Access Devices
• 18 U.S.C. § 1030.  Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Computers
• 18 U.S.C. § 1362.  Communication Lines, Stations, or Systems

          B.  Federal Statutes Protecting Intellectual Property Rights

The following is a list of criminal statutes that protect intellectual property rights.

Copyright Offenses
17 U.S.C. 506
18 U.S.C. 2319
18 U.S.C. 2318

Copyright Management Offenses
17 U.S.C. 1201
17 U.S.C. 1202
17 U.S.C. 1203
17 U.S.C. 1204
17 U.S.C. 1205

Bootlegging Offenses
18 U.S.C. 2319A

Trademark Offenses
18 U.S.C. 2320

Trade Secret Offenses
18 U.S.C. 1831
18 U.S.C. 1832
18 U.S.C. 1833
18 U.S.C. 1834
18 U.S.C. 1835
18 U.S.C. 1836
18 U.S.C. 1837
18 U.S.C. 1838
18 U.S.C. 1839

Offenses Relating to the Integrity of IP Systems
17 U.S.C. 506(c-d)
17 U.S.C. 506(e)
18 U.S.C. 497
35 U.S.C. 292

Offenses Relating to the Misuse of Dissemination Systems
18 U.S.C. 1341
18 U.S.C. 1343
18 U.S.C. 2512
47 U.S.C. 553
47 U.S.C. 605
 

C.  Sentencing Guidelines Relevant to Cybercrime

• IP Sentencing Guidelines

D.  Searching and Seizing Computers

• 18 U.S.C. § 2510.   Definitions
• 18 U.S.C. § 2511.   Interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications prohibited
• 18 U.S.C. § 2701.  Unlawful Access to Stored Communications
• 18 U.S.C. § 2702.  Disclosure of Contents
• 18 U.S.C. § 2703.  Requirements for Governmental Access
• 18 U.S.C. § 2705.   Delayed notice
• 18 U.S.C. § 2711.  Definitions
• 42 U.S.C. § 2000aa.  Searches and seizures by government officers and employees in connection with investigation or prosecution of criminal offenses