Third Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy
Third Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy January 30, 2007 Japan’s Perspective on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy Hisamitsu Arai IP Analyst (Former Secretary General of IP Strategy Headquarters)
Fakes are a Serious Social Problem Industrial Society Measures Ø Environmental Knowledge Society Ø Anti-Counterfeit Measures 2
M IL K Threat to Safety Fake Drugs Fake Foods Fake Batteries Fake Parts Serious Threat to Safety and Human Health 3
World Counterfeit Trafficking Route Origin of Counterfeits Direct Route Indirect Route Source: “Customs’ Battle Against Counterfeiting and Piracy to Protect Intellectual Proper 4 European Commission http: //trade-info. cec. eu. int/doclib/docs/2005/march/tradoc_
- Measures Taken by GOJ - 1. Border Measures a. Legislative Measures Law Revisions to Strengthen Customs Function Ø Prohibition of Export Ø Sample Inspection Ø Exporter / Importer Information Disclosure b. Administrative Measures Ø Strengthen Control of De-minimis Imports Ø Strengthen Inspection of EMS parcels 5
- Measures Taken by GOJ - 2. Domestic Measures a. Legislative Ø Toughen Criminal Penalty for IP Measures Infringement b. Administrative Measures Ø Increase Law Enforcement Officials for IPR Infringement Cases Ø Self-Imposed Guidelines of Internet Auction Providers 6
- Measures Taken by GOJ - 3. International Measures a. Legislative Ø “Draft Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Measures Counterfeits and Pirated Goods” b. Administrative Ø Officials in Charge of IP in All Measures Embassies Ø Investigation System on IP Practice by Foreign Countries Ø Capacity Building Strategy 7
Chronology of New Treaty Proposal Gleneagles G 8 Summit 2005)the Japan(July Proposed Necessity of New Treaty St. Petersburg G 8 Summit Necessity Study on New (Julyof 2006) Legal Framework Recognized Bilateral and Plurilateral Talks in Progress Heiligendamm G 8 Summit (June 2007) 8
Necessity of New Treaty Ø No Single Country Can Prevent Counterfeit and Piracy Ø Ensure Effective Counter Measures Against Spread Out of Fakes Ø Strong Legal Framework Needed 9
n Manufacturing Stage • Forfeiture or Destruction of Manufacturing Equipments etc. Basic Concept of New Treaty n Distribution Stage • Prohibition of exportation and transshipment n Consumption Stage • Consumer Education and Awareness Raising 10
Coordinated actions are necessary Thank You!
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