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
Senior Director, Asset Protection, Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co

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




Mia Gutierrez,
Co-Chair
Brand Protection Manager, adidas International

AAFA provides a unique and invaluable forum to collaborate and strategize with other brands. The ability to benchmark and tackle complex issues as a united industry has enabled us to make significant progress in our anti-counterfeiting efforts.

-- Mia Gutierrez, 2021 Brand Protection Council Co-Chair

Lisa O'Hal, Co-Chair
Senior Manager - Global Anti-Counterfeiting and Brand Enforcement, VF Corporation

I’m thrilled to continue partnering with AAFA and the Brand Protection Council, advocating for greater collaboration between brand owners and industry partners, working together to tackle brand enforcement issues facing the IP community.

-- Lisa O'Hal, 2021 Brand Protection Council Co-Chair

Want to join this committee? Add it to your committee selections in your profile or email Membership at membership@aafaglobal.org.

Committee Members

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Staff Liaison

Jennifer Scoggins Hanks, Director of Brand Protection

Related Events

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June 13, 2023 09:30 AM

2023 Footwear Workshop

Global issues are on the rise. Meet us in Portland, OR to discuss footwear issues that are essential for safety and compliance.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Brand Protection, Trade

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: Portland, OR

6/13/2023 9:30:00 AM

June 21, 2023 08:45 AM

Brand Protection Council Meeting

A meeting of the Brand Protection Council prior to the  AAFA Brand Protection Seminar.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: New York, NY

6/21/2023 8:45:00 AM

June 21, 2023 10:00 AM

2023 Brand Protection Seminar

AAFA’s Brand Protection Seminar returns to in-person for the first time since 2019!

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: New York, NY

6/21/2023 10:00:00 AM

June 22, 2023 11:00 AM

AAFA Monthly Labeling Modernization Working Group Call

Discuss strategy and next steps on AAFA Digital Labeling Initiative.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

6/22/2023 11:00:00 AM

July 19, 2023 11:00 AM

AAFA Monthly Labeling Modernization Working Group Call

Discuss strategy and next steps on AAFA Digital Labeling Initiative.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

7/19/2023 11:00:00 AM

July 25, 2023 05:00 PM

Traceability & Sustainability Conference 2023

Join AAFA at New Balance this summer when we discuss supply chain traceability and sustainability!

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: Boston, MA

7/25/2023 5:00:00 PM

Aug. 1, 2023 11:00 AM

Brand Protection Council Monthly Call

Join us for monthly Brand Protection Council calls to discuss the latest brand protection, counterfeit, and intellectual property rights issues.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

8/1/2023 11:00:00 AM

Aug. 23, 2023 11:00 AM

AAFA Monthly Labeling Modernization Working Group Call

Discuss strategy and next steps on AAFA Digital Labeling Initiative.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

8/23/2023 11:00:00 AM

Sep. 5, 2023 11:00 AM

Brand Protection Council Monthly Call

Join us for monthly Brand Protection Council calls to discuss the latest brand protection, counterfeit, and intellectual property rights issues.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

9/5/2023 11:00:00 AM

Sep. 27, 2023 11:00 AM

AAFA Monthly Labeling Modernization Working Group Call

Discuss strategy and next steps on AAFA Digital Labeling Initiative.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

9/27/2023 11:00:00 AM

Oct. 3, 2023 11:00 AM

Brand Protection Council Monthly Call

Join us for monthly Brand Protection Council calls to discuss the latest brand protection, counterfeit, and intellectual property rights issues.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

10/3/2023 11:00:00 AM

Oct. 11, 2023 04:00 PM

AAFA Board of Directors Meeting Fall 2023

The Fall Board of Directors meeting will take place at lululemon headquarters in Vancouver, BC, Canada on October 11-12, 2023

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: Vancouver, BC

10/11/2023 4:00:00 PM