GACG contributes and distributes international publications, policy papers and studies, which focus on counterfeiting and illicit trade.
May 24, 2023
Eurojust and intellectual property crimes in 2022
Throughout 2022, the IP Crime Project released a number of publications that address key issues and provide legislative updates to help strengthen practitioners’ knowledge of the legal aspects of IP crimes. The 2022 publications cover a wide range of topics, and provide legal analysis and practical knowledge that legal practitioners can apply to their IP investigations and prosecutions.
May 4, 2023
INTA – Anticounterfeiting Benchmarking Report
Designed for both in-house and outside council, the Anticounterfeiting Benchmarking Report provides deep insight into brand owners’ anticounterfeiting strategies and resourcing. Illustrated through personal insights, as well as aggregated data, the Report is also among the first data-driven attempts to quantify the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on counterfeiting and hones in on the impact of the pandemic.
January 31, 2023
OECD and EUIPO – Risks of Illicit Trade in Counterfeits to Small and Medium-Sized Firms
Illicit trade in counterfeit goods causes economic damage by reducing sales and profits as well as innovation incentives in legitimate industries. This study looks at damages caused by illicit trade in counterfeits to small and medium-sized enterprises. The robust evidence on the magnitude, scope and trends of this risk informs policy makers about the need to include anti-counterfeiting elements in policy packages designed to support SMEs…
June 16, 2022
OECD – Illicit Trade in High-Risk Sectors
Implications of Illicit Alcohol for Public Health and Criminal Networks
Trade in illicit alcohol products is an attractive target for organised crime, as both the market and potential profits are large, in some cases requiring little investment. The illicit alcohol trade not only fuels criminal networks, but also poses significant risks to public health and safety…