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March 28, Seoul- The Internet has been practically a safe haven to counterfeiters, allowing them to connect suppliers and consumers with ease and anonymity. Top Korean Internet auction sites such as Auction and Gmarket that occupy nearly 80 percent of the online shopping market, were found to have been involved in the transactions of approximately 1,6500,000 fake goods worth a total of 30,400,000,000 Korean won from June 2005 to August 2007. To survive the growing amount of online infringement, some European companies say they are now focusing 80 percent of their resources in the company legal team on brand protection on the Internet.
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IPR Committee Internal Meeting with Prosecutors Office |
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 The EUCCK IPR Committee will be hosting a meeting with the Supreme Prosecutors Office on March 31, 2008 at the Lotte Hotel from 11:30 to 13:30. Public Prosecutor Eunjae Park will discuss major economic crimes focusing on IPR.
* Date: March 31, 2008 (Monday)
* Time: 11:30~13:30
* Venue: Lotte Hotel, Berkeley room (36fl)
* Guest Speaker: Eunjae Park, Public Prosecutor, Prosecutors Office
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EUCCK Sponsors ¡®Anti-piracy & Anti-Counterfeit Day¡¯ (4.4 Day) |
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 The EUCCK, AMCHAM and the Federation of Copyright Organization are the sponsors of 2008 'Anti-piracy & Anti-counterfeit Day' (4.4 Day) organized by the 'General IPR Protection Coalition' and to strengthen and extend the endeavor to protect IPR in Korea. The campaign ceremony will take place on April 4, 2008 at the Seoul Westin Chosun Hotel, in which the EUCCK representative will deliver the congratulatory remarks.
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EUCCK Explains "Why IPR Matters to You" |
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 March 18, Seoul - Hans Bernhard Merforth, Acting President of the EU Chamber of Commerce in Korea and Seon Young Hwang, member of the EUCCK IPR Committee and legal manager of Adidas Korea delivered the keynote speech and presentation during the IPR Seminar hosted by the UK Embassy in Seoul, to deliver stance and problems counterfeiting and piracy have on the European business community. Trademark infringement was recognized as a major problem businesses share, according to the delegates who participated in the seminar. EUCCK says that approximately 20 percent of goods sold on Internet shopping malls and e-marketplaces infringe trademark or copyrights.
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EUCCK Press Conference: "Step Up IPR Protection" |
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 Jean-Marie Hurtiger, the newly appointed EUCCK president hosted a press conference on March 25, 2007 in Seoul to announce the priority issues the Korean government needs to take action on and IPR was on top of the list. Asking for a transparent and fair IPR environment, Mr. Hurtiger cited that Korea needs to aim for the highest standard of IP protection that goes beyond the WTO TRIPS Agreement requirements.
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 March 18, Seoul - The EUCCK interviewed Mr. Tae Yong Lee, Deputy Commissioner of the Korea Intellectual Property Office, which is main government agency responsible for the industrial property rights policies of the Korean government and administering the IPR laws.
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Source: EU Chamber of Commerce in Korea
Reference: Ministry of Justice
Date: March 2008
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Source: Korea IP Office
Date: March 25, 2008
Title: SMEs can take Free Patent Courses
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Source: Korea IP Office
Title: KIPO to host IPR Cooperation Workshop
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Source: Korea IP Office
Title: Financial Products Have Their Own Brands too
Date: 2008-03-21
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Source: Korea Customs Service
Title: KCS, Hailing Its New Commissioner Hur Yong-Suk
Date: 2008-03-18
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Source: Korea Customs Service
Title: KCS, Pursuing Trade Facilitation and Security in the APEC Region
Date: 2008-03-06
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The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea would like to announce the appointment of Mr. Jean Marie Hurtiger as the new President, with immediate effect. His appointment was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting of the Chamber held on March 18th.
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 The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea would like to announce the appointment of Mr. Jean Marie Hurtiger as the new President, with immediate effect. His appointment was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting of the Chamber held on March 18th.
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