Inside this issue:

1. IACC News
2. Upcoming Events
3. Upcoming In-Person LE Trainings
4. Tools, Resources and Information

IACC NEWS

IACC Annual Conference 2022 Highlights

The IACC Annual Conference this year was a huge success with record attendance of 550 attendees from across 45 countries! Click here for a recap.

Don't forget to register for IACC 2023 to be held on Apr 2-4, 2023 in Nashville, TN!

IACC Opens Dialogue and Cooperation with CEO of Saudi Authority for IP (SAIP)

Recently, IACC President Bob Barchiesi and executive staff hosted our first high-level meeting with H.E. Dr. Abdulaziz AlSwailem, CEO and Mrs. Aljawharah A. Alrajeh, Head of BOD and Advisors Office Department of the Saudi Authority for IP (SAIP). During the meeting, SAIP and IACC agreed to future joint activities in areas such as small and medium sized enterprises, and policy development. Read the summary here.

Legislative Updates

View our latest Legislative Update featuring the status of USICA / COMPETES and USTR’s Annual Notorious Markets Review. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

AASA Aftermarket IP Forum

August 10, 2022 - Washington D.C.

The IACC is pleased to host a session on marketplace and e-commerce collaboration at the Aftermarket IP Forum organized by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).

For more information, click HERE. 

Europol IP Crime Conference 2022

October 27-28, 2022 - Rome, Italy

Back in person, the Europol IP Crime Conference will be held at the A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel in Rome, Italy.

Click HERE for more information and to register!

IACC Annual Conference

April 2-4, 2023 - Nashville, TN

Join hundreds of industry experts, brands and government in the premier anti-counterfeiting event of the year.

Register and find out more HERE.

Law Enforcement Trainings (In-Person)

Newberry, SC Training

Date: September 21, 2022

Location: Newberry County Sheriff’s Office

Click here to register.

Gwinnett County, GA Training

Date: September 22, 2022

Location: Gwinnett County

Click here to register.

Additional Trainings (In-Person)

• Honolulu, Hawaii - October 12-13, 2022
• New York, NY - November 10, 2022
• Long Beach, CA - December 7, 2022
• Riverside, CA - December - Date TBD
• Miami, FL - TBD in 2023
• San Francisco, CA - TBD in 2023

Ad opportunities in our newsletters are available and are limited to IACC members. Contact Dawn Sgarlata at dsgarlata@iacc.org.

TOOLS, RESOURCES & INFORMATION

IP Resources from Our Members

We are excited to include this Resource Section in our Quarterly Newsletter where we share interesting insights, research studies, white papers and other thought pieces from our members  around the world. Members interested in submitting relevant material for our next newsletter should contact Dawn Sgarlata at dsgarlata@iacc.org.

Disclaimer: The IACC is providing these links as a courtesy to our members; the IACC has not independently verified any claims or assertions contained therein. Further, the views expressed in each of the linked resources are those of the respective authors, and their inclusion should not be interpreted as an endorsement by the IACC.

Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection Strategy

Cervieri Monsuárez

Case study: Seizure of personal care products due to copyright infringement

Following a complaint from Colgate, a container from China was inspected in a customs warehouse, that carried toothbrushes identified with the trademark "SMELL FRESH DUAL ACTION" in violation of COLGATE's copyrights.

Corsearch

Brand Protection in the Metaverse: What Brands Need to Know

For brands and rights holders, the metaverse means a change in consumer behavior, a shift towards more immersive digital engagement, and new business opportunities. However, with complex brand protection challenges, it's important businesses plan their strategies carefully.

Ennoventure

Authentication & Connected Package Experiences

Case Study: Innovative solution that solves counterfeiting across a billion packages in a package that’s just 4 inches across.

IP Legal and Policy Updates

Semenov & Pevzner Law Firm

All you need to know about Parallel import legalization in Russia

Recent Regulation of the Russian Government has legalized parallel import, allowing to import goods without the IP rights holder's permission. Which market changes are to follow?

IACC Programs and Tools

IACC Membership Information
Member Benefits
Membership for SMEs

IACC Online Enforcement Program
IACC MarketSafe Program
IACC-Amazon Program
RogueBlock®

IACC Law Enforcement Training Program
U.S. Trainings
Law Enforcement Training App

Other Resources

IACC SME Brand Protection Toolkit

IP Experts Directory