The single EU platform to deal with IPR enforcement matters
A free, multilingual and secure tool
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The IP Enforcement portal is the integration of the EDB, ACIST and ACRIS tools in a single platform
12 grudzień 2020
As an outcome of the IPR enforcement discussions during the IPEP Forum, customs called to rights holders dealing with COVID‑19-related products, to file customs applications for action (AFAs).
Join our next Q&A session on the IP Enforcement Portal
03 grudzień 2020
Our next live demo and Q&A session for rights holders and legal representatives will take place on 9 December at 15:00 CET.
A communication platform between all parties in enforcement
The platform permits all rights holders, enforcers and the EU Commission and its EU delegations to enter informationrelated to IPR enforcement through drop-down menus in their own language.
Rights holders
Protect originals
Rights holders can protect their products against counterfeiting by sharing information on their products, IP rights and contact data with EU enforcement authorities. This will make it easier for enforcers to recognise originals from fake goods (on the basis of information such as packaging, identifiers, logistics), contact the rights holders if needed and take action.
Report IPR infringement cases in third countries to the EU Commission (DG Trade)
Including information on the procedures chosen to enforce these cases so that the Commission is aware of the IPR landscape in these countries and can adapt their strategy.
File and extend customs’ Application for Action (AFA) electronically
This legal document is necessary for any customs administration to take action on your behalf on products counterfeiting your IP rights.
Receive an overview of the IP infringement landscape in countries outside of the EU
To better understand the landscape in a specific country to shape your business strategy there more effectively.
Multilingual exchange
The tool permits all users to enter information through drop-down menus in their own language. The same information can be viewed in any of the 23 languages of the EU.
As a right holder you will need a valid registered trade mark or a valid registered design within the European Union. Legal representatives can request an account for their clients, indicating a trade mark or design (European Union or national). Legal representatives can have a “legal representative” account to have access to their clients` account with their own credentials.
Enforcers
Information exchange with rights holders on specific cases
The tool allows the exchange of key information between rights holders and enforcement authorities to help distinguish between original and fake goods. Customs and police officers can use the information in the tool to recognise counterfeited goods and contact the rights holders to discuss a case.
Statistics on detentions
The tool contains data on the detentions of articles that are suspected of infringing intellectual property at borders and in the internal market. With this you can report and follow your own authority’s activity.
Alerts on trends
Enforcers can receive alerts from rights holders on new trends or on a specific case from which enforcers can take action.
Reports
All authorities’ data is converted into a harmonised format so that it can be compared and aggregated, allowing further analysis and the creation of individualised reports. The tool provides simple reports to analyse trends. Ad hoc reports on data analysis and EU trends will be prepared to help enforcers target their work.