The European Commission has recently published the Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List 2022, based on information reported in a public consultation process and supported by several in-house studies of the EUIPO Observatory on Infringement of IPRs.

The document names both online service providers and physical marketplaces located outside the EU that are reported to engage in or facilitate substantial IPR infringements, especially through counterfeiting and piracy.

The aim of the list is to encourage the operators and owners of those online service providers, as well as local authorities and governments, to take action to reduce the availability of IPR infringing goods or services.

To read the official news, please click here.

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The ECTA Anti-Counterfeiting Committee is strongly involved in fighting against counterfeiting and piracy by sharing of professional experience and best practices. The aim of this Committee is to promote the most adequate legislation and practical enforcement techniques, as well as to raise awareness in this field.

If you wish to join an ECTA Committee, General Committee Elections are coming up on 16 January 2023, look out for ECTA communications!