Using IP to Fight Counterfeiting
Leveraging IP for Online Detection and Offline Supply Chain Tracing of Counterfeit Goods
Alaina van Horn
Chief, Intellectual Property Enforcement Branch
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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