IACC News
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.
IACC Taps Former DOJ CCIPS Assistant Deputy Chief Marc Miller to Lead its Corporate Strategy
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022, Washington, D.C. - The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) is pleased to announce that Marc Miller has joined the association as Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy and Senior Legal Counsel. Marc will lead the IACC’s strategic partnerships to build on the IACC’s success in bringing like-minded partners from all sectors to find innovative solutions to combat counterfeiting. He will also continue to direct enhancements to the IACC’s Online Enforcement Programs to improve their effectiveness and participant experience.
IACC Hosts In-Person Law Enforcement Training at the Port of Newark
May 10, 2022
The IACC recently conducted an in-person training event with Homeland Security Investigations and Customs Border Protection at the Port of Newark. Training was conducted at their facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey with over 60 law enforcement officials that also included the New Jersey State Police, local police departments and prosecutors.
Top Leadership at Italy’s Guardia di Finanza and IACC Advance European Expansion of Law Enforcement Training App
March 30, 2022
Commanding General Giuseppe Zafarana of the Guardia di Finanza (GdF) and IACC President Bob Barchiesi held an official meeting at GdF Headquarters in Rome on March 17th, to fortify their partnership and discuss tactics to advance the fight against counterfeiting.
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022
March 8, 2022
This year, we again recognize the amazing women working in public and private sectors around the world who advance the fight against fakes each day. These women continue to inspire and set an example for generations to come. We're proud to know them, work with them and celebrate them. Happy International Women's Day 2022!
IACC Virtual Law Enforcement Training Summary Port of Chicago February 1st, 2nd & 3rd
March 7, 2022
The IACC continued its virtual CBP training program with a three-day series of instruction for the Port of Chicago. Over 55 brands from the Personal Care, Apparel & Footwear, Pharmaceuticals, Health & Safety, Electronics/Software/Hardware and Consumer Mass Marketing categories presented their materials to over 230 CBP Officers and Import Specialists from numerous area ports including the Mail Branch and Cargo Center at O’Hare, agents from Homeland Security Investigations, officials from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Food and Drug Administration.