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FICCI and BSA launch IPR toolkit to fight counterfeiting

BSA along with FICCI launched an Intellectual Property tool kit to identify counterfeit products and handle copyright infringement issues

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AHMEDABAD, INDIA: BSA, The Software Alliance, along  with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) today launched an Intellectual Property tool kit in Ahmedabad, for customs officials. The two organizations are working together to create awareness regarding risks of IP rights infringement and building capacities for law enforcement agencies on IP.

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The IPR tool kit will serve as a ready reckoner of relevant laws and methodologies to identify counterfeit products and handle copyright infringement issues.

“We believe that India has a strong existing legal framework for protection of IP rights. However, there is a need to strengthen the enforcement of such laws. Sensitizing enforcement officials to deal with IP matters as they would with other economic offenses is the key,” said Yolynd Lobo, India Director, BSA. “Through the IPR tool kit, we are providing a comprehensive checklist for Customs officials to refer to regarding relevant statistics and data while enforcing IP rights to deter the use of counterfeit products.”

“The environment in which customs officials operate has changed radically over the past few years, especially with the growth of e-commerce in India which may sometimes enable counterfeiters to gain anonymity,” said Jatin Trivedi, Chairperson, Legal Sub Committee, FICCI Gujarat State Council.

FICCI looks forward to engaging with the Gujarat state government, and subsequently with other state governments across India, to help curb piracy by making necessary policy recommendations.

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