Enforcement

We are responsible for formulating and delivering UK policy enforcement of intellectual property rights topics.  The following detail the latest position on the main issues that we deal with:

Creative Economy paper

This paper jointly published by DCMS, BERR and DIUS in February 2008 set out the importance of the creative industries to the economy.

Customs

We have meetings with HMRC on a regular basis to discuss matters of interest.

European developments

Details of a directive to provide a sound and harmonised approach to the enforcement of civil measures for intellectual property rights across the European Community.

International developments

Details of G8 and technical assistance.

International organisations

International organisations who are concerned with enforcement of IP rights.