The proper Role of Intellectual Property in Controlling Counterfeiting of Tobacco Products in the EU

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dc.contributor.authorFoltea, Marina
dc.date.accessioned2020-03-11T10:32:01Z
dc.date.available2020-03-11T10:32:01Z
dc.date.issued2020-02-28
dc.description<< s. 7 >>
dc.descriptionIntroduction
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dc.description<< s. 8-9 >>
dc.descriptionDefining Trade in Illict Tobacco Products
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dc.description<< s. 10-12 >>
dc.descriptionThe International Intellectual Property Rights Standard
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dc.description<< s. 13-20 >>
dc.descriptionFree Trade Agreements: EU and US Practice
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dc.description<< s. 21-29 >>
dc.descriptionThe UE Domestic Practice
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dc.description<< s. 30-37 >>
dc.descriptionOther Jurisdictions: the Case of USA
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dc.description<< s. 38-40>>
dc.descriptionReccomendations for Possible Regulatory Responses
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dc.descriptionConcluding Remarks
dc.description.abstractTrade in illicit tobacco – a term which includes trade in contraband, counterfeit and illicit whites (also referred to as ‘cheap whites’) – has become a serious problem across the global due to its scale and the hazards which such products may cause. Among the different forms of illicit tobacco trading and different types of legislation, this report concentrates on trade in counterfeit cigarettes and looks at the role that IPRs and their enforcement plays in controlling such trade in the EU. Stated differently, the report focuses on illicit tobacco trading in counterfeit cigarettes in EU and the role that IP laws and their enforcement could play in repressing such trade. More specifically, the report will: (i) assess the proper role of IP law enforcement in fighting counterfeit cigarettes; (ii) analyse whether the EU or other anti-counterfeit legislation and specific border enforcement mechanisms provide an adequate regulatory response to be implemented in these countries; (iii) study other jurisdictions (most notably the US) to ascertain whether the EU could modify its approach and standards in order to more effectively combat counterfeit tobacco; and (iv) propose recommendations on effective modification and implementation of these standards into the national system. The report outlines the international framework, including the multilateral Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (‘TRIPS Agreement’) and the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), compares the approaches of the EU and US on the issue in bilateral and regional free trade agreements, reviews the relevant legislation and internal practice of the EU, with a focus on the United Kingdom, and provides an overview of the US domestic framework. The report concludes with recommendations for the EU to adopt certain measures to further strengthen its laws and regulations.pl_PL
dc.description.abstract(i) assess the proper role of IP law enforcement in fighting counterfeit cigarettes;
dc.description.abstract(ii) analyse whether the EU or other anti-counterfeit legislation and specific border enforcement mechanisms provide an adequate regulatory response to be implemented in these countries;
dc.description.abstract(iii) study other jurisdictions (most notably the US) to ascertain whether the EU could modify its approach and standards in order to more effectively combat counterfeit tobacco; and
dc.description.abstract(iv) propose recommendations on effective modification and implementation of these standards into the national system.
dc.description.abstractThe report outlines the international framework, including the multilateral Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (‘TRIPS Agreement’) and the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), compares the approaches of the EU and US on the issue in bilateral and regional free trade agreements, reviews the relevant legislation and internal practice of the EU, with a focus on the United Kingdom, and provides an overview of the US domestic framework. The report concludes with recommendations for the EU to adopt certain measures to further strengthen its laws and regulations.
dc.description.sponsorshipThe present study was funded by PMI IMPACT, a grant award initiative of Philip Morris International (“PMI”). In the performance of its research, the author maintained full independence from PMI. The views and opinions expressed in this document are those of Grantee and do not necessarily reflect the views of PMI. Responsibility for the information and views expressed in this study lies entirely with the author. Neither PMI, nor any of its affiliates, nor person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained herein.pl_PL
dc.identifier.citationM. Foltea, The proper Role of Intellectual Property in Controlling Counterfeiting of Tobacco Products in the EU, ILS PAS Working Papers 1/2020,Warsaw 2020.pl_PL
dc.identifier.other10.5281/zenodo.3701738
dc.identifier.urihttps://e-bp.inp.pan.pl/handle/123456789/137
dc.language.isoenpl_PL
dc.publisherInistitut of Law Studies PASpl_PL
dc.relation.ispartofseriesWorking Papers;1/2020
dc.subject.ddcprawo własności intelektualnej
dc.subject.ddcnielegalny handel wyrobami tytoniowymi
dc.subject.ddcodpowiedzialność karna
dc.subject.ddcumowy o wolnym handlu
dc.subject.ddcUnia Europejska
dc.subject.ddcStany Zjednoczone
dc.subject.ddcPorozumienie w sprawie Handlowych Aspektów Praw Własności Intelektualnej (TRIPS)
dc.titleThe proper Role of Intellectual Property in Controlling Counterfeiting of Tobacco Products in the EUpl_PL
dc.typeWorking Paperpl_PL
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