Policy initiatives

BASCAP serves as a leading voice for business in pressing for pro-IP policies on a global scale, such as the benefits of implementing the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agenda (ACTA), the dangers of plain packaging legislation, and the role of Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in the international trafficking of counterfeit goods.

Country initiatives

BASCAP's work at the country level puts forward detailed recommendations for policy and legislative changes needed to bring a national IP regime and IP enforcement efforts up to international standards. The BASCAP recommendations create momentum at the ground level and provide a blue-print for local business and government officials to work together against counterfeiting and piracy.

Messages to G8 and G20 governments

BASCAP continues to call on G8 and G20 leaders on the importance of making IP a priority, in advance of their annual Summits. This intervention has resulted in official statements on the importance of protecting IP and BASCAP continues to press for action on these declarations.

IP Events

Expanding on its international engagement and advocacy mission, BASCAP frequently participates in anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy events such as the Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy and the IP Protect Expo.

ICC/WIPO handbook

“Making intellectual property work for business” is a practical guide to chambers of commerce and business associations looking to offer intellectual property (IP) services for businesses. Jointly published by ICC and WIPO, this handbook gives helpful advice on how to set up different types of IP services.