Brand Restrictions Committee

The Brand Restrictions Committee advocates for brand owners’ right to use their trademarks and related rights, which are threatened by various governments’ attempts to prohibit, misappropriate, or significantly restrict them although applied on lawful products and services.

The Committee informs policymakers about the important role of trademarks in the economy and society, and the need for balanced regulations that address public health concerns while respecting private property rights. It develops alliances with stakeholders as well as communications strategies to neutralize anti-intellectual property sentiment. The Committee also monitors and analyzes developments in treaties, legislation, and regulations in various jurisdictions, proposes policy recommendations to the Board, and coordinates advocacy activities with other relevant committees.

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Highlights

This is a new Committee, introduced in the 2020-2021 Committee Term. It is an outgrowth of the Brand Restrictions Subcommittee of the Emerging Issues Committee. One of the Subcommittee’s main accomplishments was drafting a resolution which the Board passed in November 2019.

Brand Restrictions Heat Map

RE: Notice on Brand Restrictions as an Emerging Barrier to Economic Growth and Trade

Board Resolution: Brand Restrictions

Amicus Brief:  Evercrisp Snack Products de Chile S.A. v. Fisco de Chile

INTA’s comments on the Netherland’s intention to introduce plain packaging

INTA representations regarding imminent issuance of plain packaging regulations in Thailand