Annual General Meeting of the CNAC: presentation of the first work of France Anti-Counterfeiting

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Summary:

The France Anti-Counterfeiting System, launched in September 2022, aims to evaluate the fight against counterfeiting in France. The system brings together various stakeholders, including the INPI, CEIPI, CPME, and others, to collect data and propose new tools to combat counterfeiting. The system includes:

1. A survey conducted by IFOP, which found that 40% of French consumers have already purchased counterfeit products, with clothing and perfumes being the most affected products.
2. A study by CPME, which found that 30% of French SMEs protect their intangible assets, but only 11% have been victims of counterfeiting actions.
3. Research by CEIPI, which proposes strengthening the system for combating online counterfeiting, including using soft law, identity control of online sellers, and increasing platform liability.

The system's main objectives are to bring together stakeholders, use data, and propose new tools to fight counterfeiting. The president of the CNAC, Christophe Blanchet, emphasized the need for awareness campaigns, increased repression, and proactive international actions to combat counterfeiting. The INPI's Director-General, Pascal Faure, commended the concrete results obtained and highlighted the importance of improving awareness among consumers and businesses, strengthening the use of industrial property by SMEs, and evolving regulations concerning online sales platforms.