Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy

The Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy is an international public-private sector partnership which brings together high-level government and private sector representatives to pool their experiences for enhanced international coordination and cooperation and more effective solutions in pursuit of the common goal of combating counterfeiting and piracy. Partners are WIPO, INTERPOL, the World Customs Organization (WCO), the ICC Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) and the International Trademark Association (INTA).

Sixth Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy

Building Respect for IP: Sustainable Solutions to a Global Problem

The sixth cycle of the Global Congress was hosted by WIPO and the French Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle (INPI) in Paris from February 2 to 3, 2011. In line with WIPO's strategic approach to building respect for IP, discussions at the Congress reflected an inclusive and balanced approach to combating counterfeiting and piracy, underscoring the link between building respect for IP and sustainable development.

For more information, please visit the Congress website