A committee has been formed to explore the use of digital traceability systems to combat the trade in fake goods.
Almost all the 180,000 takedown notices and reports of suspected IP infringement came from users last year, says report.
A meeting next week will discuss efforts by the OECD to develop evidence-based analysis and policy recommendations.
A pair of reports identifies IP rights deficiencies in third countries that cause the greatest economic harm to EU interests.
Switzerland has implemented a regulation that will make it easier to destroy fake goods entering the country in small consignments.
The MAC wants to foster collaboration between online marketplaces, payment providers, and brands to fight counterfeits.
The Dark Side of Imitation – Counterfeit Alcohol and the Fight for Safety
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has published a white paper on the scourge of counterfeit alcohol in response to a string of high-profile incidents that have claimed hundreds of lives.
The document details some of the most notorious incidents in recent years and explains how a brand protection standard (BPS) developed by TAPA Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC) can strengthen the supply chain against counterfeit goods by encouraging logistics companies to "design out" vulnerabilities. Read more