Join us for a seminar that delves into the economic impact of counterfeiting in the EU!
Date: April 10th, 2024 (16:00 – 18:00 CET)
Venue: Sandart & Partners Law Firm at Kungsgatan 28A, 111 35 Stockholm
In 2024, the EUIPO Observatory published its report on the economic impact of counterfeit in the clothing, cosmetics, and toy sectors in the EU. The Observatory's study, drawing on data from 2018-2021, found that counterfeit goods not only affect sales but also lead to significant job losses. The clothing sector alone with an estimated reduction of 160 000 jobs, with the cosmetics and toy sectors losing 32 000 and 3 600 jobs, respectively.
In summary, the report suggests that the EU faces an increasingly pressing issue as counterfeit goods continue to cost the clothing, cosmetics, and toy industries a staggering EUR 16 billion in sales and nearly 200 000 jobs each year. It also discloses the deep economic impact of fake products on these sectors and the serious health and safety issues they pose to consumers.
SACG welcomes participants and stakeholders into this very current and compelling subject where we will tackle questions such as: how counterfeiting undermines the reputation and integrity of legitimate brands, how transparency in supply chains can help identify and mitigate the risks of counterfeiting, and how counterfeit goods often leads to job losses in the legitimate manufacturing and retail sectors.
The seminar will be followed by a mingle and opportunity to network with our speakers and participants (18:00 – 19:00).
Main speakers/panelists for the seminar include:
Gustav melander, Senior legal advisor, Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV)
Magnus Nikkarinen, Senior Policy Director Sustainability at Swedish Commerce (Svensk Handel)
Staffan Olsson, Head of Public Affairs at GS1 Sweden
SANDRA LOOFT, Legal Counsel at H&M GBC AB
Andreas Koschnike, Board member Swedish Commerce Fashion (Svensk Handel Stil) and Director E-commerce of J.Lindeberg
The panel will also include a representative for a famous clothing company, which will be disclosed in due course.
Kindly confirm your attendance no later than April 8th, 2024 to: inbjudan@sandart.se
It will also be possible to connect online. Please inform us if you intend to do so.
See you on the 10th of April!