IACC Deepens Dialogue with Partners in the Middle East and Asia Pacific

IACC Hosts UAE Delegation and Speaks at Vietnam Enforcement Workshop

Meeting with UAE Delegation - Washington, D.C
On March 27, the IACC hosted a delegation of officials from the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Emirates IP Association (EIPA), Dubai Police and Brand Owners Protection Group. The meeting took place at the IACC’s headquarters in Washington DC and focused on furthering our partnership. The IACC signed an MOU with EIPA and conducted training for Dubai police in 2015.

USPTO Asia Regional Workshop – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The IACC was pleased to participate in a week-long Asia Regional Workshop on Enforcement Against Trade in Counterfeit Food, Beverages, Cosmetics and Fast Moving Consumer Goods, organized by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, April 2nd – 5th.

IACC Hosts Successful First Joint Forum in China

On March 26, IACC and the China Council for Brand Development (CCBD) jointly hosted their first 2019 International Forum on Brand Protection. The ground-breaking Forum, the IACC’s first major event in China, gathered close to 150 attendees from Chinese and non-Chinese brands as well as state and provincial governmental agencies. The Forum was designed for Chinese and foreign brands to share experiences in brand development best practices and trends, as well as IP protection strategies.

Press Release: IACC Tackles Counterfeit Sales on the iOffer Marketplace

Washington, DC – Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) and its partners from the payment industry have disrupted the sale of dangerous counterfeits sold on iOffer. The popular online marketplace temporarily shut down its website after the partners took steps to stop payment processing on the site.