ICC Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau

Maritime House, 1 Linton Road, Barking, Essex IG11 8HG, U.K.
Tel: +44 20 8591 3000
Fax: +44 20 8594 2833
E-mail: cib@icc-ccs.org.uk
Website: www.icc-ccs.org
Contact: Peter Lowe
Assistant DirectorICC Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB)

The International Chamber of Commerce formed the ICC Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB) in 1985 as a focal point for industries and other affected interest worldwide to fight the growing problem of counterfeiting.

Totally unique, the CIB is the first international, private business initiative to go beyond political lobbying with practical prevention and enforcement support for police and customs authorities – a vital element in the campaign against the manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit goods around the world. Members include large multinational companies, trade associations, law firms and technology producers from various countries and sectors.

Key member services include:

• Information on counterfeiting throughout the world
• Investigations aiomed at targetting production and shipments of counterfeits worldwide, monitoring markets and taking enforcement action
• A monthly Confidential Bulletin dealing with all aspects and issues relating to counterfeiting, plus Guides and Special Reports on Counterfeiting
• Research and Consultancy services including market surveys, authentication of documents and security holograms and devising effective anti-counterfeiting strategies
• Providing legal advice and co-ordinating litigation
• Access to the CIB's Counterforce Network of intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting law firms worldwide
• Conferences and Workshops in Europe/North America

For further information on the ICC Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau please visit www.icc-ccs.org