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World Anti Counterfeit DayOn 7 June, the Spanish Patents and Trademark Office (OEPM), together with ANDEMA (the Spanish National Association for Trademark Protection), commemorated World Anti Counterfeit Day in the port of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. Under the title ‘The counterfeiting phenomenon’, a number of events were held to create greater awareness among consumers. The opening session was led by the Under-Secretary for Industry, Energy and Tourism, who stated that in 2012 Spaniards spent about 1 billion euros on counterfeit products, even though they know the negative effects of such products. During the event, the Director General of the OEPM presented the report entitled ‘Consumer attitudes on counterfeit products’ that was drawn up by the Research Department of the Higher Council of Chambers. Industrial Property creates wealth During the afternoon session a press conference was held during which the Minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism stressed the importance of Industrial Property rights for creating wealth in our business fabric by promoting innovation and competitiveness among our companies. Confiscation of five million counterfeit objects Subsequently and to close the event, in the AEAT warehouse in the port of Las Palmas a demonstration was given of procedures for intercepted goods and counterfeit products were destroyed. For further information, click here.
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