The UK implementation of the Directive on the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (2004/48/EC)

Directive 2004/48/EC is intended to harmonise best practice (some derived from the UK) across the European Community rather than leading to substantial changes in our intellectual property enforcement procedures and practices. The consultation describes how it is proposed to implement the various provisions in the Directive and a draft Statutory Instrument to implement the additional presumptions required by Article 5.

The consultation is directed to anyone interested in the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the United Kingdom - but especially from those who have been, are, or expect to be users of the system.