Brand Protection Council

The Brand Protection Council focuses its efforts on the global war against counterfeit apparel, footwear, accessories, and other supplier products. Charged with helping to protect U.S. branded products against cheap imitations that are flooding the marketplace, the council is composed of legal, brand enforcement, and marketing representatives of AAFA member companies.

Committee Leadership

Brandon C. Scott, Co-Chair
Director, Asset Protection, Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co

Zach Toczynski, Co-Chair
Director, Global Brand Enforcement, Levi Strauss & Co.

Committee Members

View Committee Roster

Staff Liaison

Christina Mitropoulos

Related Events

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Sep. 4, 2019 11:00 AM

AAFA Member-Only Conference Call on China Uighur Issue

AAFA off-the-record discussion on Uighur issue in China’s northwest Xinjiang Province

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

9/4/2019 11:00:00 AM

Sep. 10, 2019 03:00 PM

Government Relations Committee September Conference Call

Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

9/10/2019 3:00:00 PM

Sep. 12, 2019 03:00 PM

Legwear Committee September Conference Call 2019

Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

9/12/2019 3:00:00 PM

Sep. 17, 2019 02:00 PM

Brand Protection Council Quarterly Call September 2019

Review the issues of the day and discuss BPC plans over the coming months.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

9/17/2019 2:00:00 PM

Sep. 23, 2019 05:00 PM

Board of Directors Meeting Fall 2019

The Executive Committee and Board of Directors will meet at PVH Headquarters in New York, NY

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Brand Protection, Trade

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: New York, NY

9/23/2019 5:00:00 PM

Oct. 7, 2019 03:00 PM

Government Relations Committee October Conference Call

Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

10/7/2019 3:00:00 PM

Oct. 8, 2019 02:00 PM

Webinar: How Search Engines Can Support Brands and Fight the Fakes

Working directly with apparel and footwear brands, search engines have the ability to maximize intellectual property and consumer protections.

TOPICS: Brand Protection

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

10/8/2019 2:00:00 PM

Nov. 7, 2019 08:30 AM

Executive Think Tank in Hong Kong 2019

AAFA heads back to Hong Kong to convene industry leaders taking on complex and fast-paced demands of an industry in transition.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, Brand Protection

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: Hong Kong

11/7/2019 8:30:00 AM

Nov. 19, 2019 10:00 AM

Government Relations November Committee Meeting

On November 19, we will meet to discuss pending trade and regulatory matters critical for the apparel and footwear industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

11/19/2019 10:00:00 AM

Nov. 20, 2019 10:00 AM

Social Responsibility Winter Committee Meeting 2019

The Committee discusses CSR issues and develops tools, policies, and best practices to help companies address those challenges.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

11/20/2019 10:00:00 AM

Nov. 21, 2019 10:00 AM

Environmental Committee Winter Meeting 2019

The Committee discusses sustainability issues facing the industry and develops innovative solutions to meet those challenges.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

11/21/2019 10:00:00 AM

Dec. 10, 2019 03:00 PM

Government Relations Committee December Conference Call

Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

12/10/2019 3:00:00 PM