What is IACC? IACC Review, Features

IACC (International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition) is the world's largest non-profit anti-counterfeiting organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to combating counterfeit products and piracy.

About IACC

• The International Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance was spontaneously established by 15 well-known manufacturers in the world in 1978. Currently, there are more than 220 companies and associations from 32 countries and regions participating in the alliance.
• The International Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance meets every six months to exchange information, discuss legislative progress, investigation techniques, litigation strategies, anti-counterfeiting measures and international anti-counterfeiting plans.
• The International Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance publishes six issues of the International Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance Bulletin each year to provide alliance members and government officials from various countries with information on international anti-counterfeiting activities.
• The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition sends out inspection teams to certain countries that are considered to be the main sources of counterfeit goods. They regularly investigate the situation in the country and freely exchange ideas with trade representatives, government officials and consumers on ways to solve the problem of counterfeiting activities.

cooperate

• The members of the International Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance include internationally renowned brands in various fields. It cooperates with global government agencies and industry partners to strengthen intellectual property protection through laws, regulations, governments, and public education.
• On April 13, 2016, Alibaba Group officially announced its joining of the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC), becoming the first e-commerce member of the international organization.

Trademark protection measures

• Prevent the manufacture of counterfeit and infringing products;
• distribution and retail;
• Maintain relevant mechanisms and ensure that there are no counterfeits in the market.

Corporate Culture

Purpose: To urge government officials and educate consumers to recognize the consequences of counterfeiting activities on personal safety and economy, and to oppose various counterfeiting activities such as counterfeit goods, counterfeit trademarks, counterfeit origin marks, etc.