GLOBAL-IPR
PROTECT YOUR ASSETS
ABOUT US
Global-IPR is a network of professionals located throughout the world ready to assist the public, private and technical assistance sectors protect intellectual property (IP) and enforce intellectual property rights (IPR).
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Our IP professionals speak the national language, are familiar with the national legislation and are au fait with the national culture.
Furthermore, members of the network are recognised global leaders in IP protection and enforcement of IPR.
MISSION, VALUES AND VISION
Mission - Assist the public, private and technical assistance sectors protect and enforce intellectual property rights, which are the foundation of a modern economy.
Values - Client focused with integrity.
Vision - To be recognised as the premier global intellectual property service provider for the public, private and technical assistance sectors.
SERVICES
Global-IPR provides tailor made solutions to clients in the public, private and technical assistance sectors.
PRIVATE SECTOR
Global-IPR can assist the private sector - including start-ups and SMEs - identify, value, protect and enforce their intellectual property rights throughout the world.
PUBLIC Â SECTOR
Global-IPR can assist the public sector - including intellectual property offices and law enforcement agencies - develop national strategies, strengthen legislation, build capacity and raise awareness to effectively enhance the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Global-IPR has vast experience in the implementation of intellectual property related technical assistance projects and can provide expertise, including experts, to enhance the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES
Preparing national IP strategies
Strengthening national IP legislation.
Planning and implementing capacity building.
Enhancing national and international cooperation.
Planning and implementing awareness campaigns.
Building IT solutions.
Preparation for ISO 9001 certification.
Enhancing national and international IP cooperation.
PRIVATE SECTOR SERVICES
ENFORCEMENT
Preparing IPR enforcement strategies.
Completing and submitting Applications for Action to enforcement authorities.
Monitoring physical and online markets for IPR infringements, including test purchases and product examination.
Developing and managing intelligence, from human sources to OSINT.
Managing IPR infringement investigations in both physical and digital environments, including court attendance.
Identification and management of storage facilities for seized goods.
Enhancing supply chain security.
Implementing consumer and institutional IP awareness campaigns.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Provision of long, medium and short-term IP experts.
Drafting Terms of References and tender documents.
Implementing IP related studies.
Building IT solutions.
Providing IP protection and IPR enforcement expertise relating to strategies, legislation, capacity building, cooperation, awareness and environmental friendly disposal of seized goods.​
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
​IP (Intellectual Property) refers to creations of the mind such as inventions, literary works, artistic works, symbols, names, images and designs used in commerce. IP is traditionally divided into two categories:
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Industrial Property which includes trademarks, industrial designs, patents and geographical indications; and
Copyright which includes literary works (such as novels, poems and plays), films, music, artistic works (e.g., drawings, paintings, photographs and sculptures), software, and architectural design. Rights related to copyright include those of performing artists in their performances, producers of phonograms in their recordings and broadcasters in their radio and television programs.
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In a knowledge-based society intellectual property rights (IPR) are vital business assets, encouraging innovation and creativity by ensuring a fair return on investment.
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IPR foster economic growth by protecting and enabling inventors, designers and artists to benefit from the commercial value of their creations.
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Furthermore, IPR - such as trademarks, industrial designs, patents and copyright - are the foundation of a modern economy. According to the European Commission, 39% of all jobs and 45% of GDP, in the European Union, are generated by industries which make intensive use of IPR.
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For more information on intellectual property, please visit the World Intellectual Property Organisation, a self-funding agency of the United Nations (www.wipo.int).
INFRINGEMENTS
An entity infringes an intellectual property right (IPR) when they use an intellectual property (IP) without the permission of the owner. The unauthorised use of an IPR is potentially a serious crime.
Counterfeiting and piracy are IPR infringements which refer to the unauthorised use of trademarks and copyright, respectively.
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A 2019 study by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) estimated that the international counterfeit and pirate trade was worth up to USD$ 509 billion per year.
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The EUIPO and OECD Study also revealed counterfeiting is not confined to luxury items, such as designer watches and clothing, but has expanded to include pharmaceuticals, food, drink, medical equipment, personal care items, toys, tobacco and automotive parts, threatening consumer health and safety.
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has estimated the global market for illicit drugs to be over USD$ 320 billion. This is less than the EUIPO and OECD estimate for the value of the international counterfeit and pirate trade, of up to USD$ 509 billion, and highlights the attraction of counterfeiting and piracy to organised crime, especially when you contrast the resources governments and law enforcement agencies allocate to fighting the illicit drug trade with the resources allocated to the counterfeit and pirate trade.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership (sdgs.un.org/goals)
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The infringement of intellectual property rights (IPR), including counterfeiting and piracy, undermines the following SDGs:
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1. No poverty - Stifles economic growth, prevents legal job growth and drains over $700 Billion USD from the global economy.
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3. Good health and well being - Consumers are exposed to harmful ingredients and faulty products that pose clear health and safety risks.
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4. Quality education - Pirating copyrighted works erodes investment and production of cultural and educational materials.
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6. Clean water and sanitation - Irresponsible disposal of hazardous and toxic substances into air and water jeopardises groundwater and watercourse.
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8. Decent work and economic growth - Drains GDP, displaces legitimate jobs and economic activity; creates opportunities for labor exploitation and unsafe working conditions.
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9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure - IP theft deters and discourages innovation, reducing incentives for companies to invest in R&D and inhibits creative industries from realising their full potential.
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12. Responsible consumption and production - Drives production under unethical, unregulated and poor working conditions, utilising child labor in its production and coerced migrants smuggled into a country selling counterfeit goods.
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15. Life on land - Generates environmental hazards to soil and land from unregulated manufacturing and improper waste disposal.
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16. Peace, justice and strong institutions - Helps fund other criminal activities, fosters corruption and undermines the rule of law.
CONTACT GLOBAL-IPR
89 Seaward St, Glasgow, United Kingdom. G41 1HJ.
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+44 7481 338068
