On 24 July 2012, the European Commission issued its annual report on customs action to enforce IPRs. This report shows that the Member States’ customs authorities seized almost 115 million products suspected of violating IPRs in 2011. The most frequently detained articles include medicines, packaging materials and cigarettes. China continues to be the main source country for suspected counterfeit goods.
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EU customs goods seizures in 2011
- White & Case LLP
- European Union
- August 8 2012
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Don Sangster
Legal Department Administrator
Jovian Capital Corporation