24 November 2021
On Tuesday 23 November 2021, the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) hosted another virtual conference as they continue to bring events to the Intellectual Property (IP) and Brand protection Industries in a world still recovering after the pandemic.
The decision to hold a virtual conference allowed for a range of international speakers with an exciting programme that covered how we can manage the enablers.
The conference started with a welcome and background introduction into the ACG and its intelligence functions and covered topic such as Infringement Strategies where the audience got to delve into the IP Crime Group. The event opened the door to a discussion on the Alternative Methods for Dealing with Enablers, Enablers who Influence looking at an influencer study and their links to selling counterfeit goods.
After a quick lunch break the audience gathered again to hear about the fraud behind the enablers and an exciting insight into Artificial Intelligence and if it is an Enabler or Deterrent. The Conference ended with a real-life case study looking at enforcement on the ground and how they identify the enablers.
The whole conference lasted 4 hours and gave those that tuned in to learn and analyse how global enablers assist in the trade and distribution of counterfeit products. The role they play in assisting the counterfeit supply chain and how to best manage them.
This conference brought together experts from difference industries and sectors to help discover and understand who they are tackling and identifying these enablers.
The ACG want to thank the speakers who took part in the Virtual Conference:
It was great to see so many on the call on Tuesday and we look forward to next year’s event, which the ACG hopes to be physical.
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.