22 February 2018
The British Brands Group hosted an annual drinks reception at the Museum of Brands in Notting Hill, London yesterday.
Alison Statham, ACG Director General attended the event and mingled with lots of key brands and IP stakeholders.
“It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with industry friends and colleagues” explained Alison.
In the UK, trade mark-intensive industries contribute around 38.4% of UK GDP and 21.5% (6.4 million) of UK employment a year*.
*Source: IPO Fast Facts 2017: figures are for the period 2011-13
ACG represents more than 3,000 brands affected by this influx of fakes into the UK and delivers an international network of information, advice and contacts on all aspects of IP protection. Working with Government and law enforcement agencies since 1980, ACG is focused on providing an effective and sustained response to counterfeiting.
Membership with the ACG is the best way to work with government and enforcement bodies to protect your brand. Our Roadshows and training days help you reach out to police, trading standards and border force officers and tell them about your genuine products.