IACC NEWS

IACC Meets with Guardia di Finanza

IACC President Bob Barchiesi and Vice President for Training Mike Walsh recently met with General Commanders of four GdF Academies (L'Aquila, Ostia, Bari and Bergamo) and other senior leaders of the Guardia di Finanza to discuss plans for our second Law Enforcement Training event, tentatively scheduled for 2025. This initiative builds on our enduring partnership with the GdF, which began in 2015 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and the coordination of a highly successful training event that drew over 600 cadets and officials.

Stay tuned for more details.

IACC Goes to WIPO

In early July, IACC Vice President for Legislative Affairs Travis Johnson joined representatives of IP-focused organizations from around the world to participate in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s annual WIPO-NGO Stakeholder Dialogue. Topics of discussion were centered largely around the role of IP protection and enforcement in global development and international trade, as well as both opportunities and concerns related to emerging technologies such as generative AI.

While in Geneva, the IACC also had the opportunity to meet with Todd Reves, Director of WIPO’s Building Respect for IP Division, to learn more about WIPO’s ongoing initiatives related to capacity building, and increasing awareness of the importance of IP rights through the education of both consumers and policymakers.

IACC Trains State Department Embassy Personnel

On July 23, IACC Vice President for Legislative Affairs, Travis Johnson, joined colleagues from the International Intellectual Property Alliance and the Motion Picture Association on a panel held by the State Department’s Foreign Service Institute as part of a training program for U.S. government staff serving in embassies and consulates around the world. 

The session, entitled “What Does US Business Need From Us?” aims to provide embassy personnel – including economic officers with portfolios including intellectual property – with a solid foundation on IP basics, current trends in enforcement, and rights-holders’ priorities in jurisdictions across the globe, while sharing best practices for engagement and mutual assistance between public- and private-sector stakeholders.

U.S Legislative Updates

IACC's Vice President for Legislative Affairs Travis Johnson provides an update on U.S. Legislative developments impacting IP protection and what the IACC is doing to advance policy efforts to protect brands. 

Read our most recent U.S. Legislative Update and Policy Round Up for updates on:

• SHOP SAFE Update
• Push for Expanded Sharing of Information by CBP in the NDAA
• New Customs Regulations re: Enforcement of Trademarks, Copyrights, and Circumvention Devices
• National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month
• IACC Scam Awareness Project
• IACC Relaunches Legislative / Policy Working Group

If you have questions, please contact Travis Johnson directly at tjohnson@iacc.org. 

CBP's First Centralized Cargo Examination Station 

As a follow up to CBP's JFK Port Director, Salvatore Ingrassia's comments during our Annual Conference's Fireside Chat, we want to make you aware of CBP's first Centralized Cargo Examination Station (CES) at JFK.  Please read to learn how the new CES is described as a game changer that will optimize resources and enhance enforcement, preventing the importation of counterfeit goods. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Shark Tank Reunion 2024

October 13-15, 2024 - Tampa, FL

The IACC is looking forward to attending and participating at the next Shark Tank Reunion in Tampa, FL. This exclusive gathering brings together many Shark Tank entrepreneurs, providing a premier platform for idea exchange and networking opportunities. 

Upcoming IACC Law Enforcement Trainings 

• September 25 – Newberry, SC – Sheriff’s Office, local law enforcement

• October 16-17 - Honolulu, Hawaii - CBP

Save the Date!

IACC Annual Conference

May 14-16, 2025 - San Diego, CA

We look forward to seeing you in San Diego next year! Stay tuned for further information and registration.

Member Events Section

This section showcases our members upcoming webinars and events they are hosting. 

TOOLS, RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Tips for IP Protection in China - Trademark

 (Additional Section in our SME Brand Protection Toolkit)

Check out the new topic in our SME Brand Protection Toolkit - Tips for IP Protection in China, provided by Heng Li, Program Manager, Counsel at IACC. We will continue to highlight new topics in each Quarterly Newsletter. For this quarter, we are focusing on "Famous Trademark Protection in China".

Famous Trademark Protection in China

The Chinese trademark law has provisions to enhance the protection of well-known trademarks. Articles 13 and 14 provide protection for trademarks that are well known among the relevant Chinese public, focusing on marks that are widely recognized within China based on their use and promotion in the country. Additionally, Article 32 is an important tool for protecting unregistered foreign trademarks that have gained a certain level of influence in China.

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

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

Alpvision

Navigating the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP)

As the European Union rolls out its Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements, businesses must adapt for sustainability and transparency. In this essential guide, AlpVision provides insights into understanding and implementing the DPP. Discover how the DPP will impact your brand, along with reliable solutions for compliance, authenticity, and consumer engagement.

Authentix

Your Complete Brand Protection Guide

Develop a holistic and secure brand protection strategy with this guide that covers how to protect against different types of infringement, steps for developing a brand protection strategy, and tips for implementing a multilayered approach.

Crane

Trust Begins with a Glance

Laava

Harnessing Advanced Technologies for Comprehensive Brand and Intellectual Property Protection

The article discusses the necessity for advanced digital authentication technologies and robust brand protection strategies to combat the growing threats of counterfeiting and unauthorized distribution, emphasizing the role of AI, machine learning, Digital Product Passports, and multifactor authentication in safeguarding intellectual property and brand integrity in a globalized marketplace.

General IP Enforcement

Cervieri Monsuarez

Analysis of hazardous compounds in counterfeit products

THE GILLETTE COMPANY LLC.: Recognition of the iconic razor blade as a three-dimensional trademark

Stobbs

The ROI of Brand Protection

Brand protection return-on-investment: an overview of calculation frameworks and methodologies.

International Legislative / Regulatory / Policy Initiatives

Opsec

Opsec's DPP Quick Guide

The initiative aims to provide supply chain transparency through unique identifiers (UIDs) as part of new EU sustainability regulations. To understand the implications, prepare for compliance, and more, consult OpSec’s DPP Quick Guide. 

Online Enforcement and Trends

Stobbs

Measuring the online prominence and sentiment of the top 100 global brands

A study of the online prominence and sentiment of the top 100 global brands.

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