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The WIPO Strategic Goal VI-driven objectives of the proposed workshop are: to discuss the scope and impact of counterfeiting and piracy in the region; to examine evidentiary and procedural requirements in civil proceedings; interim measures; the environmentally-sensitive disposal of infringing goods; to discuss the policy basis for criminal sanctions and proportionality in sentencing; to review topical issues; case-law developments, including online IP infringements; to exchange experience and information, including perspectives from Japan; and to emphasize the need for public awareness. |