03 November 2016
ACG provided another successful training event at Heathrow airport today. Twelve ACG brand members including; EPSON, Michael Kors, Burberry, Unilever and Superdry used the opportunity to exhibit genuine and counterfeit products and demonstrate to Border Force officers the issues the brands face when tackling intellectual property crime.
"More than 50 officers from Border Force, Trading Standards and the Intellectual Property Office visited the exhibition today and everyone felt they got a lot out of the event. It is an extremely valuable exercise and a unique opportunity for officers to speak face-to-face with brand protection professionals in an effort to better understand the latest ways of identifying counterfeits, that they can go on to seize" commented a Border Force training day attendee.
The trade in counterfeit and pirated goods has increased year-on-year. In 2013, it was valued at £250 billion globally and more than 35 million goods were seized in the European Union alone.
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.