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ITMA – Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
The Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA) was founded in 1934 and has about 1,600 members. ITMA promotes high standards of training, qualification and continued learning in order to ensure that the Trade Mark Attorney profession is able to undertake on behalf of clients, large and small, all of the work associated with securing and protecting trade marks and other intellectual property rights in the UK and abroad.
For information about becoming a member of ITMA and the many benefits of joining us click here: http://www.itma.org.uk/about/join_us/benefits
European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA)
The European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA) was formed in 1980 and brings together all those persons practising professionally in the EU and abroad in the field of trade marks, designs and related IP matters. ECTA's aim is to promote the knowledge and professionalism of its members in these fields, within Europe, being an association of individuals from industry and private practice who have a common interest in the protection of trade marks, designs and related IP rights in the EU. It publishes books, gazettes and a fortnightly electronic Flash letter containing up to date news and case reports. It has annual conferences, workshops and other meetings throughout the EU. It is an informed spokesman on matters in its fields of interest and has close ties with OHIM, WIPO and the national IP Offices.
The Anti-counterfeiting Group
The Anti-counterfeiting Group (ACG) is a not-for-profit trade association, recognized as a leading authority on the worldwide trade in fakes. ACG was founded in the United Kingdom in 1980 with just 18 members in the automotive industry, who discovered that they all had a common problem with counterfeit parts. We now represent nearly 200 organizations globally, operating in, or providing specialist advice to, most industry sectors where counterfeiting is an issue.
Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP)
The International Chamber of Commerce's Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) initiative unites the global business community to identify and address IP rights issues more efficiently and to petition for greater commitment by local, national and international officials. By delivering compelling messages from industry executives, BASCAP underscores the severity of the problem and compels governments, the public and the media to take action and ensure that intellectual property is respected and protected: www.iccwbo.org/bascap.
World Customs Organization (WCO)
The World Customs Organization (WCO) is the only international intergovernmental organisation uniquely focused on customs matters. With 177 members across the globe collectively processing 99% of world trade, the WCO is recognised as the voice of the customs community. It is noted for its expertise in developing global standards, simplifying and harmonising customs procedures, trade security, trade facilitation, customs enforcement and compliance including counterfeiting and piracy, the Harmonized System goods nomenclature, valuation, origin and customs capacity building. More info is available at: information@wcoomd.org
Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading provider of intellectual property solutions. Our offerings are used by professionals across the IP lifecycle to develop, maintain and extract maximum value from their intellectual assets. Visit our Intellectual Property Solutions website to see how we can support your needs across the IP lifecycle.
International Trademark Association
The International Trademark Association (INTA) is a not-for-profit membership association of more than 5,900 trademark owners and professionals, from more than 190 countries, dedicated to the support and advancement of trademarks and related intellectual property as elements of fair and effective national and international commerce.
INTA was founded in 1878 by 17 merchants and manufacturers who saw a need for an organization “to protect and promote the rights of trademark owners, to secure useful legislation and to give aid and encouragement to all efforts for the advancement and observance of trademark rights.” After 130 years, INTA continues its mission to represent the trademark community, shape public policy and advance professional knowledge and development.
The International Anti-counterfeiting Coalition
The International Anti-counterfeiting Coalition (IACC) is the world's largest non-profit organization devoted solely to protecting intellectual property and deterring counterfeiting. Our membership spans from automotive, apparel, luxury goods and pharmaceuticals, to food, software and entertainment. From the small privately owned companies to large multinationals, we share one common goal – to combat counterfeiting and piracy.
Critical to the IACC's purpose is its belief that acts of counterfeiting create severe public health and safety hazards, as well as economic harm. The IACC initiates actions and supports government actions that will ultimately result in increased enforcement, lead to the prosecution of IP infringers, and create a strong deterrent to counterfeiters and pirates.
MARQUES
MARQUES, which was founded in 1987, is the association of European trademark owners.
MARQUES represents trademark owners’ interests before the relevant EU and other international bodies in all relevant areas. It also organizes networking and educational events and promotes communication between brand owners in Europe.
The MARQUES website provides a wide range of information and general IP resources of use to both trademark owners and legal practitioners.
