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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July 14, 2020 03:00 PM

Trade Policy Committee July Conference Call 2020

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

7/14/2020 3:00:00 PM

July 15, 2020 01:30 PM

Virtual Event: Fighting the Fakes in a COVID-19 World

Virtual Event Dates: July 15 and July 16

TOPICS: Brand Protection

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

7/15/2020 1:30:00 PM

Aug. 11, 2020 03:00 PM

Trade Policy Committee August Conference Call 2020

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

8/11/2020 3:00:00 PM

Sep. 8, 2020 03:00 PM

Trade Policy 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

9/8/2020 3:00:00 PM

Sep. 15, 2020 02:00 PM

Brand Protection Council Quarterly Call September 2020

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

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

9/15/2020 2:00:00 PM

Sep. 23, 2020

American Image Awards 2020

Meet the honorees we are proud to recognize for 2020 and help celebrate fashion's future on the red carpet June 22!

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, Brand Protection

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: New York, NY

9/23/2020 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 23, 2020 05:00 PM

Board of Directors Meeting Fall 2020

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

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: New York, NY

9/23/2020 5:00:00 PM

Oct. 13, 2020 03:00 PM

Trade Policy Committee October Conference Call 2020

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

10/13/2020 3:00:00 PM

Oct. 21, 2020 08:30 AM

Virtual Event: Executive Think Tank in Hong Kong 2020

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: Webinar

LOCATION: Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

10/21/2020 8:30:00 AM

Nov. 17, 2020 10:00 AM

Environmental Committee Fall 2020 Meeting

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

11/17/2020 10:00:00 AM

Nov. 18, 2020 10:00 AM

Social Responsibility Committee Fall 2020 Meeting

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

11/18/2020 10:00:00 AM

Nov. 19, 2020 10:00 AM

AAFA Trade Policy Fall Committee Meeting 2020

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

11/19/2020 10:00:00 AM