Detention of goods suspected of infringing intellectual property rights when trying to introduce them to the European Union market – IPR Enforcement Regulation
Publication date: January 06, 2025
Introduction
The modern economy based on knowledge and innovation makes intellectual property rights (IPR) a key element in protecting the interests of creators, inventors, and entrepreneurs. Infringement of these rights by illegally introducing counterfeit goods to the market poses a serious threat to both fair competition and consumer safety. The European Union has introduced systems aimed at detaining such goods at the time of their attempted import into the Community, which is regulated by detailed legal provisions, as well as procedures related to the protection of intellectual property rights. This article discusses the mechanisms for detaining goods suspected of infringing IPR, with particular emphasis on the legal regulations in force in the European Union.
