1. Observatory Work Programme 2015
Alicante, 29 October 2014

2. Cooperation with EC and other partners
Overview
Multi-annual Plan
Stakeholders consultations
Cooperation with EC and other partners
WP 2015

3. Studies Economics and Statistics
Provide evidence-based data on the role, importance, and public perception of IP in the EU
Quantification of infringement
Other types of infringement
Study of open licensing and the public domain
Geographical Indications
Trade secrets and their function in the economy

4. How to engage civil society
Public Awareness
How to engage civil society
New narrative to sustain awareness campaigns
Helping SMEs protect their IP rights
funding for existing or developing national awareness raising initiatives
Improved communication of the Observatory’s work

5. Studies Supporting enforcement activities through training Enforcement
Enforcement Database (EDB)
Data collection, analysis, reporting (Anti-Counterfeiting Intelligence Support Tool, ACIST)
Focus on online infringements
Reinforced cooperation
Building Knowledge and Competences in IP Enforcement

6. How to support policy makers
Legal and International
How to support policy makers
Best Practices in Enforcement
Case-law collection and analysis
Trade secret litigation trends
Support the protection of IP rights outside the EU (Anti-counterfeiting Rapid Intelligence System, ACRIS)

7. Respect for IPRs in internet
IP in the Digital World
Respect for IPRs in internet
Help consumers to better differentiate legitimate from infringing websites
Analysis of new business models in copyright-based creative industries
Research on business models most commonly used to infringe IP online
Study on legislative measures related to online sales of counterfeits
Orphan Works Registry

8. Thank You