See also

Global Congress calls on Government leaders to engage in battle against counterfeiting and piracy - Media Release, 05/02/2008   Fourth Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy Opens in Dubai - Media Release, 03/02/2008   Speech by INTERPOL Secretary General Ronald K. Noble - 03/02/2008

Senior international government officials, law enforcement representatives and business leaders from more than 60 countries will gather in Dubai for the Fourth Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy from 3-5 February 2008, the first time the event has been held outside Europe.

Hosted by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and Dubai Customs, the Congress is convened with INTERPOL and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) with the support and co-operation of the world’s business community represented by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) throughout its BASCAP (Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy) initiative, the International Trademark Association (INTA) and the International Security Management Association (ISMA).

The Global Congress has become a key international forum for identifying and developing practical strategies to combat the production and distribution of counterfeit and pirated products which threaten consumers’ health and safety, economic development and good governance.

Key areas to be discussed during the three-day meeting include: The Health and Safety Risks Counterfeit Products Pose to Consumers; Raising Awareness on the Full Economic and Social Costs of Counterfeiting and Piracy; The Growing Problem of the Sale of Counterfeit and Pirated Products over the Internet; and, Strengthening Co-operation and Collaboration at the Global Level.

For further information on the Fourth Global Congress, including the agenda and speakers, please visit www.ccapcongress.net.

Journalists wishing to attend this event should apply for accreditation at http://www.ccapcongress.net/press/press.htm.