Border enforcement in Japan: a swift alternative to litigation
Expanded market access has enabled counterfeit goods to flood the global marketplace. The World Customs Organization (WCO) has noted that counterfeiters are using the latest technology and are able to increase the quantity and quality of counterfeit goods. This article looks at current trends in the import of counterfeit goods and then delineates the procedures for right holders to protect their IP rights at Japan’s borders.
