IACC Legislative and Policy Round Up – Summer 2022

July 20, 2022

USICA / COMPETES in Limbo

While many in Congress remained hopeful that the House and Senate could reach an agreement in a Conference Committee to advance a compromise between the Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and the House-passed America COMPETES Act, those efforts have reportedly bogged down. The legislation, which was originally aimed at boosting American competitiveness against China and boosting domestic manufacturing has hit numerous speedbumps over the past few months.

IACC Participates in Training with Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

May 18, 2022

The IACC recently participated in a training event with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Homeland Security Investigations in La Mirada, California.

The event, organized by Investigative Consultants featured a keynote address by Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and Homeland Security Investigation’s Eddy Wang, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Los Angeles Office. The IACC presented our Law Enforcement Training App, successfully adding many new law enforcement subscribers. The day also included a trade-fair exercise, allowing brand representatives to provide hands on authentication experience for law enforcement.

Highlights from the IACC Annual Conference 2022

May 17, 2022

IACC Annual Conference 2022 Highlights

Details for IACC 2023 are coming soon!

The IACC Annual Conference this year was a huge success with record attendance of 550 attendees from across 45 countries! Over three days, attendees learned from and interacted with over 80 IP expert speakers from around the world through five panel sessions and 17 workshops. Participants not only gained knowledge during the sessions, but also reconnected with friends and colleagues, and met new friends.