Problems relating to Trade and Investment on South Africa

17. Implementation of intellectual property rights ("IPRs")
Issue	Issue details	Requests	Reference

(1) Absorption of Cost for Disposal of Counterfeit Goods

- A Member Firm's Subsidiary (MFS) conducting annihilation of counterfeit goods is faced with the problem of the various costs incurred for the confiscated counterfeit goods, i.e., storage, transportation, and disposal costs.

- It is requested that GOSA:
-- reinforces implementing rules of intellectual property right,
-- tightens clamp down at customs,
-- introduces simple, import injunction measures, and
-- alleviate financial burdens upon official importers related to confiscated goods.

- The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), October 2010

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