ACE Online Dialogue Discusses New Developments in Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy on the Internet

The Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE) Online Dialogue took place on September 21, 2021, from 12 noon to 2.30 p.m. (CEST) in a fully virtual format.  The topic of discussion was New Developments in Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy on the Internet.

In his welcome address, Mr. Edward Kwakwa, Assistant Director General, Global Issues and Partnerships Sector, noted the importance of sharing knowledge and experiences in the area of IP enforcement and building respect for IP, especially during times of crisis.

The Committee heard seven expert presentations by geographically diverse speakers who addressed the topic from various angles, focusing inter alia on mechanisms to boost inter-agency collaboration, new legislative initiatives to regulate the role of online intermediaries, the importance of private sector collaboration and preventive measures in the form of digital awareness raising.  The presentations were followed by a question and answer session moderated by the newly elected Chair of the ACE, Mr. Todd Reves, Senior Advisor, Office of the Under Secretary for Intellectual Property, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

All working documents are available on the ACE Online Dialogue webpage.

The event may also be viewed in its entirety through the video on demand service (available here).