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The illegal copying of designs is one of the causes of counterfeiting. It constitutes a theft of the intellectual property of businesses, which distorts international trade rules and is responsible for the loss of around 100 000 jobs each year in the EU. It also constitutes a danger for consumers when counterfeit products may harm their health or compromise their safety. Lastly, it constitutes a source of fiscal and social fraud that places a strain on the Member States’ accounts. All the resources used to fight against this scourge must therefore be continually strengthened.
Design protection – which characterises the creativity and innovation of businesses – is a crucial element of the battery of powers used to combat counterfeiting. Yet, the international registration of these designs is an often complicated and costly process, especially for SMEs.
All the measures aimed at simplifying these procedures and at making savings will therefore encourage businesses to comply with them and will have a positive effect on research and innovation.
Mr Rocard’s report on accession to the Geneva Act concerning the international registration of industrial designs is along these lines, and I therefore supported this report."@en1
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