CUSTOMS PROTECTION AT THE BORDER

In the era of high competitiveness, the information society, and globalization, protecting one’s rights has become an even more crucial aspect of every entrepreneur’s operation. Among these rights, the value of intellectual property has undoubtedly increased, and its protection is becoming a greater challenge. Common online trade – including dropshipping – and open borders between EU countries result in a higher possibility of infringements. However, they also open opportunities that were previously impossible or much less effective. One of these open doors is the action of customs protection.

Customs protection involves the joint action of the customs authorities of the EU countries, aiming to protect the internal market from threats to the intellectual property rights of its participants. The scope of protection can cover many types of intellectual property rights held by entrepreneurs – this includes registered industrial property rights such as patents or trademarks, as well as copyrights, rights to a particular name, or specific geographical indications. Its territorial scope can include one Community country, several of them, or the entire European Union. It also provides the opportunity to increase customs officers’ knowledge – and other law enforcement agencies that gain access to the system – about clients’ rights and obtain information directly related to products.

It should also be emphasized that including rights under customs protection helps to enhance the verification of goods entering our market.

In our practice, we assist and collaborate with clients in including their rights under customs protection and managing its implementation – both in the administrative aspect and in law enforcement actions related to rights infringements.

CUSTOMS PROTECTION AT THE BORDER

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