Mar 17, 2008 01:28
Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy: BASCAP
Promoting the safeguard of intellectual property worldwide
Recognizing that the protection of intellectual
property rights (IPR) is vital to sound economies and
the health and safety of consumers, the International
Chamber of Commerce (ICC) established BASCAP to
take a leading role in the fight against counterfeiting
and piracy.
BASCAP unites the global business community to
more effectively identify and address intellectual
property rights issues and petition for greater
commitments by local, national and international
officials in the enforcement and protection of IPR.
The work of BASCAP aims to:
• Increase awareness of counterfeiting and piracy
activities and the associated economic and social harm
• Compel government action and the allocation of
resources towards improved IPR enforcement
• Create a culture change to ensure intellectual
property is respected and protected
BASCAP speaks out on the damage caused by
counterfeiting and piracy, including:
• Loss of lawful employment opportunities
• Danger to consumer health and safety
• Loss of innovation and poor product quality
• Financial links to organized crime
• Reduction of tax base
• Limited technology transfer
Source:http://www.iccwbo.org/bascap/id883/index.html
