Best Practices in IP enforcement for International Organizations Presentation by Kristiina Kangaspunta Executive Officer of the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute Stockholm, 2 October 2008

Overview of the current situation Counterfeiting is a growing phenomenon and estimates on its dimensions are alarming According to OECD estimates, international trade in counterfeits would total USD 200 billion No region in the World is free from counterfeiting

The European Union % of seizures of foodstuff and beverages +98% of seizures of toys and games +51% of seizures of medicines +264% of seizures of cosmetics Significant increase for: clothing, electrical equipment, computer equipment, jewelry and watches

WCO DATA FOR 2006 Countries by number of items seized 2006, Asia China 9,637,272Hong Kong, China 1,507,119 Thailand 73,808Rep. of Korea 971,453 Japan 61,107Malaysia 306,424 Philippines 1,218,187New Zeland 25,287 Australia 529,000India 3 Sri Lanka 520,500Pakistan 423,500

Risks for consumers 2006 – More than 100 people dead in Panama because of a counterfeit cough syrup A Canadian woman died from metal poisoning after the ingestion of a counterfeit pill bought on the internet 2005 – Counterfeit Raki killed more than 20 people in Turkey 2001 – Counterfeit Vodka killed at least 60 people in Estonia

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade Damaging producers and investments

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade Damaging producers and investments Creating job losses

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade Damaging producers and investments Evading Governments tax and revenues Creating job losses

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade A risk for consumers health and safety

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade A risk for consumers health and safety Medicines

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade A risk for consumers health and safety Medicines Toys

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade A risk for consumers health and safety Medicines ToysSpare parts

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade A risk for consumers health and safety Medicines ToysSpare parts Food & beverages

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade A risk for consumers health and safety A big business for organized crime

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade A risk for consumers health and safety A big business for organized crime Profitable and with low risks

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade A risk for consumers health and safety A big business for organized crime Profitable and with low risks Funds other illicit activities

Complexity of counterfeiting An illicit trade A risk for consumers health and safety A big business for organized crime Profitable and with low risks Funds other illicit activities Money laundering

A complex response Law enforcement agencies The customs ProducersConsumers

A complex response World Customs Organization World Intellectual Property Organization World Health Organization – IMPACT Interpol

Involving the private sector, a mutual interest Investigations and cooperation with police forces Data collection and information analysis Better tailoring of interventionsJointly develop training and awareness materialsRaise producers awareness and adopt codes of conduct

Consumers Reach the conscious buyer Provide consistent and accessible information Raise consumers awareness

Consumers Reach the conscious buyer Provide consistent and accessible information Raise consumers awareness Risks

Consumers Reach the conscious buyer Provide consistent and accessible information Raise consumers awareness Risks Organized crime

Consumers Reach the conscious buyer Provide consistent and accessible information Raise consumers awareness Risks Organized crime Links with other traffickings

UNICRI: the International Permanent Observatory on counterfeiting Informative web portal

UNICRI: the International Permanent Observatory on counterfeiting Informative web portal Provide accessible and consistent information

UNICRI: the International Permanent Observatory on counterfeiting Informative web portal Provide accessible and consistent information Collect researches and reports

UNICRI: the International Permanent Observatory on counterfeiting Informative web portal Provide accessible and consistent information Collect researches and reports Collect and analyze data

UNICRI: the International Permanent Observatory on counterfeiting Informative web portal Provide accessible and consistent information Raise consumers awareness Collect researches and reports Collect and analyze data

UNICRI: the International Permanent Observatory on counterfeiting The Observatory

UNICRI: the International Permanent Observatory on counterfeiting The Observatory Constant monitoring

UNICRI: the International Permanent Observatory on counterfeiting The Observatory Action oriented forum for discussion Constant monitoring

UNICRI: the International Permanent Observatory on counterfeiting The Observatory Action oriented forum for discussion Involve the key players Constant monitoring

UNICRI: the International Permanent Observatory on counterfeiting The Observatory Action oriented forum for discussion Involve the key players Contribute to trainig and awareness Constant monitoring

UNICRI: the International Permanent Observatory on counterfeiting The Observatory Action oriented forum for discussion Support adoption of international standards Involve the key players Contribute to trainig and awareness Constant monitoring

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute Thank You for your attention