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November, 2013
The European Observatory on Infringements of
Intellectual Property Rights has launched its
long-heralded enforcement database. Designed as a bridge
between rights holders and enforcement professionals
such as the police and customs, it acts as a secure,
central repository of information on products.
Brand owners can choose what information to upload to
the database about their products to ensure that the
authorities across Europe have instant access to data
that will help them to intercept pirated or counterfeit
goods.
The information is translated into all the official
languages of the EU and the system will also enable
rights holders to file their application to Customs for
action ("AFA") electronically, directly into the COPIS
customs system.
Use of the database is free of charge and the only
prerequisite for registration is a valid registered
trademark within the EU. The Observatory's recent IP
Contribution Study shows that a large part of European
industry is IP Rights intensive and that intellectual
property assets need appropriate protection. By using
the enforcement database, brand owners can help support
the fight against piracy and counterfeiting - the more
participants there are, the more effective this useful
tool will be.
For more information visit the OHIM website here
Enforcement database at a glance
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