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Work in Progress
The
BEAMAInstallation Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group
(ACWG) was formed in 2000 to take action against Chinese
counterfeiters who make counterfeit electrical installation
products, and the traders who distribute the counterfeit
goods to many international markets including those in the
Middle East and Africa, which form an important part of
our members export business. Working with our investigation
company, EYE P, we have targeted manufacturers in China
and distributors in many Middle-East and African countries
as well as containers in transit.
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To date 12 brands are represented and over 10 million products
have been seized. We have built up a large database of counterfeiters
and this information is passed to authorities worldwide for
them to follow up in the local markets.
We strive to raise the profile of this rapidly growing, potentially
damaging threat to consumer safety and members' export business,
by publicising our activities through trade magazine articles,
presentations, participation in conferences and the production
of guides and posters.
We have also produced two short films on CD and DVD which
emphasise the dangers of selling, buying and installing counterfeit
products and suggests action which key players in the supply
chain should take to deter the counterfeiters. These have
been widely distributed in the affected areas. For more information
on our latest film and to order a free copy please click
here.
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The
Working Group operates an open door policy which means that
any manufacturer of electrical installation products worldwide
with a problem involving infringement of its intellectual
property rights is welcome to attend its meetings. The Group
is responsible for managing the various anti-counterfeiting
projects which are listed below, collecting and disseminating
information on IPR issues and responding to Government and
others on behalf of the association. It also offers advice
and information to any company or association which has a
problem with IPR issues.
Our current projects, participation in which is open to any
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Electric
Dragon - In operation for 6 years and targeting manufacturers
in China - so far over 10 million products seized and destroyed.
Electric Falcon - Targeting distributors in Kuwait - very
successful first project, now following up.
Electric Ibex - Targeting distributors in Jordan - following
up initial successes
Electric Lion - Developing intelligence network in East
Africa and raiding retailers and distributors.
Other projects have taken place in Yemen, Dubai, Oman and
Saudi Arabia.
We have also surveyed the UK market for counterfeits.
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Companies
interested in attending a ACWG meeting to discuss their
IPR problems or companies wishing to join a project should
contact:
Dave
Dossett - Secretary, ACWG
Kevin
Harris - Chairman, ACWG
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