Strengthening IPR Border Enforcement, origin of goods for preferential purposes and cooperation with stakeholders
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IPR Border Enforcement, origin of goods for preferential purposes and cooperation with stakeholders are strengthened at SCCP APEC 2017 meeting. Photo: Hoang Anh. |
IPR Border Enforcement is strengthened
Objective:
To promote the economic activities of legitimate IPR holders, distributors and consumers by strengthened border control against IPR infringement with an aim to promote innovative growth, secure the international supply chain and promote investment.
Action:
Border control against IPR infringement articles will become more effective in line with international norms and best practices and the interest of right holders as well as legitimate distributors and consumers
SCCP will monitor the state of IPR border enforcement and initiatives in the economies and to update the strength and weakness, monitor the state of IPR border enforcement and initiatives in the economies and to update the strengths and weaknesses.
In addition, SCCP will also identify the current status of all economies in order to develop the targeted capacity building program, identify counterfeit trademark items related to transportation infringing goods and share results and trends with other APEC Economies and identify the status of all economies in order to assess the overall progress on IPR border Enforcement.
Self-certification/declaration of the origin of goods for preferential purposes is promoted
Objectives:
- Enhancing traders’ understanding of preferential rules of origin.
- Promoting the use of self-certification/declaration of the origin for preferential purposes in the APEC region in order to facilitate trade by reducing administrative burden with documentation.
Action
Accordingly, SCCP will research origin certification methods agreed in the FTAs within the APEC region, promote the use of self-certification/declaration within the APEC region, identify action items to be identified and evaluate the outcomes and plan for next steps.
Cooperation with stakeholders is enhanced
To 2018, SCCP will monitor the cooperation establishment of National Committees on Trade Facilitation where the private sector serves as a guide to foreign trade policy and identify the status of all economies in order to identify commonly observed strengths and weaknesses on the establishment of a National Committee on Trade Facilitation.
SCCP will also develop AEO programs and mutual recognition arrangements, promote Capacity Building activities among the member economies to exchange best practices and experiences on developing the necessary national legal frameworks for AEO’s, including the certification of new actors, negotiating MRA’s as well as learn how to effectively implement the agreements.
These training activities can be provided to current AEO specialists, Program Leaders and representatives of the economies currently developing the program.
On the subject of Mutual Recognition Agreements, promote signing of Actions Plans within the region such as the case of the Pacific Alliance.
Periodical updating of AEO Studies, such as the study developed by the PSU as well as propose new mechanisms to compile useful information in order to gain experience, successful outcomes and share the challenges faced by all member economies.
Priorities of SCCP APEC 2017 Work Program SCCP APEC 2017 is mentioning many specific priorities to promote cooperation and developing in member economies. |
Enhancing inter-agency coordination, particularly along with Pillar 3 of WCO SAFE through Stock-taking of security measures imposed by OGA regarding international movement of goods and stock-taking of joint inspection and supporting mechanisms.
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