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U.S Legislative Updates

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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:

    • Customs’ request for feedback regarding the importation of “Low-Value” Shipments;
    • Results of USTR’s most recent Notorious Markets Report published earlier this month;
    • Executive Orders and Memoranda from the new Administration impacting IP and trade enforcement;
    • A status report on Senate confirmation proceedings for Cabinet-level and other senior Administration officials; and
    • The IACC’s most recent Special 301 comments.

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

    IACC Participates at Europol IP Crime Conference

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    The IACC participated in the 2024 Europol IP Crime Conference, joining the panel on "The U.S. Perspective on Financial Crime and IP Crime." During the discussion, we highlighted our impactful RogueBlock Initiative.

    The session also featured esteemed speakers, including Joseph Durand from HSI and Virginia Keys from the FDA’s Office of Criminal Investigations.

    Bringing together brands, law enforcement, and key stakeholders, this year’s conference in Madrid fostered collaboration in the fight against IP crime. 

    IACC Meets with SMEs at ST/Reunion Conference

    The IACC was honored to participate in the recent ST/Reunion Conference in Tampa, FL, where we lead an engaging panel discussion on "Brand Protection: Defend Your Products from Fakes." It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with small businesses and Shark Tank companies, providing valuable insights on IP enforcement and safeguarding their brands. We’re excited to continue empowering businesses in the fight against counterfeiting! 

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    Securing Industry Ad - Q3 Newsletter 2024 (2)

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

    UPCOMING EVENTS

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    Upcoming IACC Law Enforcement Trainings 

    • February 26th - San Francisco, CA with CBP

    • March 11th - Port of Newark, NJ
    • March 12th - Port of New York (JFK)
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    IACC Annual Conference

    May 14-16, 2025 - San Diego, CA

     

    We look forward to welcoming back brands, government and top IP professionals to engage, collaborate and network with each other. Stay tuned for further information and an updated agenda coming soon!

    Register Here

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    Member Events Section

     

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

     

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    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

     

    AlpVision

    How to Identify Counterfeit Footwear

    Counterfeit footwear undermines brand reputation, erodes market share, and jeopardizes consumer safety. This article explores effective strategies to combat counterfeiting and protect the integrity of footwear brands.

     

    CSC

    Domain Security: A Critical Component of Intellectual Property Protection

    Protecting your brand in the digital world starts with securing your domain. Discover how domain security can play a key role in your anti-counterfeiting strategy in our blog post.

     

    Daniel Law

    Beyond the Digital: Aligning Online Monitoring with Offline Enforcement to Tackle Counterfeiting

    The article explores the importance of integrating online IPR enforcement with traditional offline measures to effectively address large-scale counterfeiting and combat repeat infringers

     

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    New trends changing the face of beauty

    With emerging growth channels and evolving consumer habits, the beauty and cosmetic industry is bracing for change. Uncover how brands are adapting to address these new challenges.

     

    Consumer Behavior

     

    Marqvision

    State of Brand Protection Report 2025

    Research on how counterfeiters are leveraging emerging channels and evasive tactics in the age of AI.

     

    Marqvision

    The Real Costs of Fake Beauty

    Insights based on a survey of hundreds of consumers who have purchased fake beauty products in the past year reveal how counterfeit cosmetics misled customers, eroded brand trust, and shaped future purchasing decisions.

     

    General IP Enforcement

     

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    The Chancay Port: A new trade gateway and the fight against counterfeits 

    In which we inform about the recently inaugurated Chancay Port in Peru and how it may become a new gateway for counterfeits.

     

    IP Legal and Policy Updates

     

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    Reflections on the recent criminalization of camcording as a new form of copyright infringement

    In which we briefly explain about the recent introduction of the camcording as modality of copyright crime in the Peruvian Criminal Code.

     

    Online Enforcement and Trends

     

    Opsec

    How can brands fight high-volume fraud?

    Trusted brands are prime targets for brand impersonation as phishing attacks grow in scale and phone-based fraud explodes. Learn how your brand can tackle emerging threats and limit risk exposure.

     

    Red Points

    Fake Known Images: How Counterfeiters Exploit Visual Content

    This article explores how counterfeiters use "fake known images" to manipulate platforms and deceive consumers. It breaks down how these counterfeiters replicate authentic visuals to sell fake products and details the implications for brands. 

     

    Red Points

    AI-Driven Infringements: The New Frontier in Brand Protection Challenges

    This article delves into the rising challenges of AI-generated counterfeits and explains how brands can leverage cutting-edge AI tools to stay ahead in this evolving landscape.

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