APM German Anti-Counterfeiting Group
Founded by the Federation of German Industry (BDI), the Association of
German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) and the German Brands
Association(Markenverband), the Aktionskreis Deutsche Wirtschaft gegen
Produkt- und Markenpirterie e.V. (APM) (German Business Action Group
against Product and Trade Mark Counterfeiting) is a cross-industrial
association of German and international brand-owners.
APM's Mission:
APM aims to promote the adherence to rules protecting intellectual property, to protect business from the violation of such rules, and to proceed against infringements.
The main activities are:
- the supply of information, exchange of experience advice and support in combating the counterfeiting of products and trademarks for its members
- the organising of seminars and training seminars
- support the improvement of the legal framework for enforcing industrial property rights
- the pursuance of infringements on industrial property rights
- contact and support for public authorities
- cooperation with national and international organisations with respect to industrial property rights
- the provision of documentation
- public relations activities