German Anti-Counterfeiting Association

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27.02.-04.03.2023: APM Travelling Exhibition in Koblenz

The traveling exhibition is going on tour again. From 27 February to 04 March it can be seen at the LÖHR CENTER Koblenz, Hohenfelder Str. 22 more

16.12.2022: APM Press release

Online trade particularly affected by product piracy
EU Commission and EUIPO publish IPR enforcement statistics for 2021 more

27.10.2022: DIGITAL SERVICES ACT In the official Journal of the European Union

The Digital Services Act was published today in the Official Journal of the European Union, meaning it will come into force in 20 days and will largely apply from February 27, 2024. more

Seminar Series "The Brand Protection Manager":

New Date: 15.02.2023: "Trademark piracy on the internet 2"

17.02.2023 - Online Seminar

"The Role of Transport and Logistics Service Providers in Fighting Intellectual Property Infringements”

Dangerous counterfeits

In 2019, European customs authorities classified nearly 16 percent of counterfeit products seized as potentially dangerous.

70% of companies affected

According to a VDMA study, 70% of companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector are affected by product piracy.

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Original or
Forgery?

One in three Europeans is not sure whether a product they buy is genuine or counterfeit.


33%

(Source: EUIPO, IP Perception 2020)

Dangerous counterfeits

36.8% of counterfeit products seized at EU borders are potentially hazardous to health or safety.


36,8%

(Source: European Commission, EU customs statistics for 2018)

Infringements of trademark rights

The majority of customs seizures concern infringements of trademark rights.

Consequences of product and brand piracy
  • Loss of sales
  • Damage to the brand
  • Unjustified warranty claims / claims for damages
  • Job losses
  • Lost tax revenue
  • Dangers for consumers
  • State and private costs for combating product piracy
Damage in
millions

The value of counterfeits seized in Germany has risen continuously in recent years.

Apprehensions of
Counterfeits

Most of the counterfeits are found in postal traffic. Most of the items come from online trade.

IPR-intensive economic sectors

IPR-intensive industries in the EU secure approx.

of foreign trade.

 
Registration of Community trade marks

Product piracy has many faces – Health risks, quality defects, disappointed expectations.

Berthold Huber
Berthold Huber1st Chairman of IG Metall (ret.)
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"Product piracy is life-threatening when spare parts for cars or airplanes are counterfeited. Product piracy destroys jobs when companies lose their sales markets. Quality and value work deserve our protection. To this end, the Action Circle makes its meaningful contribution."
Cornelia Rudloff-Schäffer
Cornelia Rudloff-SchäfferPresident of the German Patent and Trademark Office
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"The German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) works in the interest of its customers through numerous cooperations worldwide to ensure that the value of intellectual property is appreciated and innovations are effectively protected. The APM pursues the same goals with crowd-pleasing and demonstrative activities that complement our actions well."
Josip Juratovic
Josip JuratovicMember of the Foreign Affairs Committee, MdB
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"We must preserve and protect prosperity and well-paying, secure jobs. Product and brand piracy pose a threat to the future of work."
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