UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM, VICE PRESIDENT AND PRIME MINISTER OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AND RULER OF DUBAI

Crime Prevention

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Leadership Keynote | Protection and Enforcement of IPR

06 Mar 2024
Theater B
Economic Crime

Counterfeiting of automotive parts is pervasive and with devastating economic impact. Kenya has not been spared the menace.  Since its establishment in 2010, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) in Kenya has seized counterfeit goods valued at Ksh.4.3billion (US$ 26.6million) with 7 per cent being automotive spare parts sector. That is, the Authority has seized various counterfeit automotive spare parts valued at Ksh.307.6million (US$ 1.9million).  This presentation highlights six (6) of negative economic consequences namely: safety risks; damage to genuine manufactures; eroded consumer confidence, infringement of IPR discouraging innovation and investment in research and development. Finally, from the perspective of an enforcement authority, we share some experiences, challenges and insights.

Speakers
Robi Mbugua Njoroge, CEO - Anti-Counterfeit Authority, Kenya