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CNBC Features IACC in Walmart Counterfeit Story
September 22, 2025
The IACC was featured in a recent CNBC investigation, "Walmart’s Marketplace boom: How lax vetting came with identity theft and fakes." In both the article and embedded video, IACC President Bob Barchiesi stressed the importance of consumer trust and collaboration in fighting fakes (his interview begins at 11:47 in the video).
IACC MAC Convenes 50+ Global Companies in Washington, DC for its Second Meeting
September 18, 2025
Global Leaders Unite in Washington as IACC Marketplace Advisory Council Meets to Forge Cross-Industry Solutions in the Fight Against Fakes
The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) will convene the second meeting of its groundbreaking Marketplace Advisory Council (MAC) today in Washington, D.C., bringing together the world’s largest e-commerce platforms, social media companies, payment providers, and global brands.
Strengthening Border Protection: IACC Hosts LE Training at Port of Philadelphia
July 23, 2025
IACC U.S. Law Enforcement IP Training Summary
Port of Philadelphia, PA
On Wednesday, July 23rd, the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC), in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), conducted a robust training program at the Port of Philadelphia. The event brought together 76 CBP officials - including Officers, Import Specialists, and Fines & Penalties personnel—for a day of practical, rights holder-led instruction.