By working relentlessly with policymakers and industry stakeholders, AAFA helps protect your brand’s global reputation, its intellectual property, as well as your workers and consumers.
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Jan. 25, 2021
AAFA submitted comments to the USPTO regarding secondary trademark infringement liability in the e-commerce setting - calling for legislation to hold online platforms liable for counterfeit goods sold on their sites.
Jan. 14, 2021
AAFA praised today’s release of the 2020 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
Dec. 10, 2020
AAFA praised the nomination of Katherine Tai for U.S. Trade Representative by President-elect Joseph R. Biden today.
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Hazards like illegal chemicals in a product, missing safety mechanisms, and poor construction standards are good reasons to avoid counterfeit products. Access this checklist for making more informed decisions when shopping via online third-party mark
Access this joint report by the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) in coordination with AAFA, which explores the emerging risk of fraudulent advertising online and how to combat it.
For members who, despite their best efforts, have received a demand letter or a cease and desist letter, here are steps that should be taken in your defense.
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Mar. 10, 2021 11:30 AM
Join senior level executives virtually at the Executive Summit!
TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, Brand Protection
TYPE: Virtual Event
LOCATION: Online
Feb. 25, 2021 01:00 PM
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
Mar. 2, 2021 02:00 PM
Review the issues of the day and discuss BPC plans over the coming months.
LOCATION: Conference Call
Mar. 4, 2021 10:00 AM
The Board of Directors will meet virtually via Zoom.
Mar. 17, 2021 04:00 PM
The AAFA Executive Committee will meet virtually via Zoom.
June 15, 2021 02:00 PM
Sep. 14, 2021 02:00 PM
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Before the government implements changes to various compliance processes, agencies often solicit comments, offering industry opportunities to provide feedback on the impact of proposed rule or process changes. AAFA provides comments on behalf of the industry. We also encourage you to submit comments directly. Here is where we share the requests for comments by agency and by deadline.
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Mar. 23, 2021 02:00 PM
Join AAFA’s Policy Team for part two of this three-part AAFA member-only webinar series.
TYPE: Webinar
Apr. 20, 2021 02:00 PM
Join AAFA’s Policy Team for part three of this three-part AAFA member-only webinar series.
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An engaging three-day event you won't want to miss.