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Counterfeit goods pose risks to both businesses and consumers.   As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding #IP rights, we’re working closely with brands to combat violations. Using innovative measures on our Brand Protection Platform (BPP) on #Weixin, it’s now much easier to report and investigate infringement. What’s more, penalties are tougher and enforcement has increased.   Our BPP report for 2023 shows significant advancements in three areas: streamlined portal access, proactive trademark infringement interception, and improved crowdsourced reporting. In real terms, 67 percent of leads were reviewed by brands last year, up from 38 percent in 2020, with more than 570 brands now using our platform.   Learn more about our continuing efforts to protect IP: https://lnkd.in/gVqfcEMh    #IntellectualProperty #IPProtection #Brands

As European SMEs expand into #LatinAmerica, the Internet offers vast opportunities—but also risks like #counterfeit goods and IP fraud. Learn why protecting your Intellectual Property Rights online is more crucial than ever. 👉 Check out this Factsheet: https://loom.ly/2CDJAtM

#europeanunion #counterfeiting #intellectualpropertyrights The Commission has today adopted a Recommendation to combat counterfeiting, both offline and online, and enhance the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR). The Recommendation, also known as the 📢 EU toolbox against counterfeiting, aims to foster collaboration between rights holders, service providers, and law enforcement, while encouraging best practices and the use of modern tools and technologies. It consists of strategic initiatives to combat counterfeiting and strengthen the enforcement of intellectual property rights, setting out dedicated tools to increase companies' resilience and ability to better protect their intangible assets, including against cyber-theft. Key actions proposed by the Commission in its Recommendation include: 📢Designating a single contact point for IP enforcement matters and extending the use of existing tools, such as the IP Enforcement Portal made available by the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). 📢Encouraging signatories to the Memorandum of Understanding on the sale of counterfeit goods on the internet to seek ‘trusted flagger status' under the Digital Services Act, thereby ensuring that they are given priority when submitting any notices of illegal content. Signatories and other intermediaries' services providers are encouraged to participate in the modernisation of the Memorandum of Understanding. 📢Adapting procedures to counter new counterfeiting practices, addressing issues like mirror websites with dynamic injunctions, optimising information sharing in court proceedings, and ensuring appropriate compensation for damages, including both material and moral damages. 📢Promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution for all IP disputes, offering a cost-effective and efficient option, especially for cross-border disputes and SMEs. 📢Reassess and potentially increase the maximum sanctions on serious criminal IP offences. 📢Empower market surveillance authorities to further detect and combat counterfeiting. 📢Develop practices aiming at faster, cheaper, and more ecological storage and disposal of counterfeits. 📢Adapting IP practices to AI and virtual worlds, using blockchain for supply chain traceability and content recognition systems to detect counterfeiting and pirated goods. 📢Integrating IP content in national training and education curricula, especially for law enforcement and business studies. Dr. Ildiko Komor Hennel Georgina Busku Massimo Vittori Darya Galperina Pauline Bastidon EU Trade

Businesses invest time, effort and money into protecting their IP. When you are doing you Christmas shopping please be aware of counterfeit goods and the impact buying these goods have on the legitimate businesses such as loss of profit, exploitation of creative works, damage to the reputation of the business. Did you know that sometimes these products are produced in unacceptable situations where child or slave labour may be involved or even sometimes the sale of these goods are used to fund terrorist organisations. It is really important to try and avoid spending money on these types of products no matter how tempting they may be. Always respect IP protected work and other people’s creations. Get more information on how to protect your IP rights at https://lnkd.in/euGQiM-A #intellectualproperty #euipo #europeanpatentoffice #enterpriseireland #ismeireland #trademark #copyright #SMEs

In the realm of confidentiality, 'NDA' plays a pivotal role, but do you know what these letters symbolize? 📑Hint: It's a legally binding contract ensuring secrecy. Can you guess what it stands for? Share your answer below! #TataCrucible #TataCrucibleTurns20 #GuessTheAcronyms

ICCE applauds the US’s and EU’s initiatives to fight IP protection and counterfeiting, as detailed in a report by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and recommendations by the European Commission. Read more from ICCE at https://cutt.ly/Geg5koSy The new documents detail the threats of counterfeit imaging supplies which infringe on intellectual property and can be harmful to consumers, businesses and the economy. Protection from counterfeiting and enforcing IP rights is a key objective of ICCE and its members. #intellectualproperty #brandprotection #consumersafety

Main findings: The study analyses eight fictitious but realistic scenarios involving serious and organised crime covering the production and marketing of counterfeit products, the online piracy of copyright-protected digital content, IP-related fraud, and the theft of trade secrets. The study focusses on six criminal offences relevant to the scenarios, namely trade mark counterfeiting, copyright piracy, trade secret theft, fraud, unauthorised access to a computer system (hacking), and money laundering. The study primarily covers the 27 EU Member States, but it also has examples from third countries. The focus of the study is the most severe sanction available for the crimes identified, including whether the crimes are considered serious (i.e., has a maximum sanction of four or more years of imprisonment) under national legislation.

In a fascinating dispute, the clash over the “JioHotstar” domain brings domain squatting and trademark protection back into the spotlight. This case emphasizes the importance of brand identity in the digital age and the need for robust IP protection strategies. Read more on the issue here: https://lnkd.in/gNR6jHZQ #IPLaw #DomainSquatting #Trademark #DigitalIdentity #BrandProtection

I am excited to share this comprehensive PDF on “IPR Infringement of Trademark in Digital Space” which delves into the complexities of protecting trademarks in the ever-evolving online world. This document offers valuable insights into the legal frameworks and challenges faced by trademark owners in cyberspace. A must-read for legal professionals, digital marketers, and anyone interested in intellectual property rights. #IPR #TrademarkInfringment #DigitalLaw #CyberSpace #IntellectualProperty #LegalInsights #Lawswithrachna

This Dussehra, let your innovations triumph over IP challenges! Just as good prevails over evil, protect your ideas from infringement, piracy, and more with Ennoble IP by your side. #Dussehra2024 #EnnobleIP #IPProtection #FightInfringement #TriumphOverChallenges #IntellectualProperty #PatentProtection