IACC News

IACC Hosts LE Training at Port of El Paso for Over 80 Officials

September 17, 2025

IACC U.S. Law Enforcement IP Training Summary
Port of El Paso, Texas

The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) recently conducted a training session as part of our ongoing Law Enforcement IP Training Program, in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the International Border Crossing in the Port of El Paso.

IACC in Rome: Strengthening Partnerships from the GdF to the Vatican

October 7, 2026

IACC President Bob Barchiesi and Vice President Mike Walsh recently traveled to Rome, Italy during the week of September 22, 2025 to meet with senior leadership of the Guardia di Finanza (GdF) and advance discussions on continued collaboration to protect intellectual property rights. The IACC’s partnership with the GdF dates back to 2015, when the two organizations held their first joint training. During this visit, Bob and Mike met with General Bruno Buratti, second-in-command of the Guardia di Finanza, to explore new ways to strengthen enforcement cooperation.

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.

IACC Hosts Dynamic LE Training for 50+ CBP Officials in Baltimore

July 22, 2025

IACC U.S. Law Enforcement IP Training Summary
Baltimore, MD

The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC), in close collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), hosted a dynamic training session at the Port of Baltimore on Tuesday, July 22nd. The program brought together more than 50 CBP personnel—including Officers, Import Specialists, and Fines & Penalties experts—for a focused day of hands-on learning and brand engagement.