Using IP to Fight Counterfeiting

Leveraging IP for Online Detection and Offline Supply Chain Tracing of Counterfeit Goods

June 26, 2024 3:45pm

Alaina van Horn
Chief, Intellectual Property Enforcement Branch
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Moderator:

Josephine Young
Partner
Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP

Recent enforcement actions highlight the importance of understanding the legal and practical aspects of combating counterfeiting, including the implementation of robust IP protection strategies. Leveraging IP as a tool to combat counterfeiting involves a multifaceted approach that encompasses both online detection and offline supply chain tracing. During this panel, we will examine:

  • Utilizing advanced technologies and data analytics to identify and track counterfeit goods across online platforms
  • Tracing counterfeit goods from online detection to their offline supply chains to disrupt counterfeit networks
  • Understanding the legal framework surrounding IP enforcement actions against counterfeiters
  • Implementing robust IP protection strategies to safeguard against counterfeiting
  • Collaborating with law enforcement agencies to effectively combat counterfeiting and enforce IP rights