IACC MarketSafe® – A Partnership with The Alibaba Group
Dedicated Teams – Senior Level Commitment – Track Record of Success
The IACC MarketSafe Program is the result of a long-standing, strategic collaboration between the IACC and Alibaba Group. This one-of-a-kind program provides rights-holders with a streamlined mechanism for expedited take-down actions against infringing listings and sellers, complex issue resolution and special policies to address counterfeiters’ evasive tactics, and the hands-on support of dedicated, Chinese-speaking analysts. It also facilitates dialogue between brands and Alibaba to strengthen preventative measures and address policy concerns.
Thanks to the strong commitment from the IACC and Alibaba’s senior management, rights-holders can address emerging trends and issues on the platform effectively through the program.
Free for SME Companies
IACC MarketSafe is a fee-based program open to all rights-holders. Thanks to funding from Alibaba small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are now eligible to participate for free under the IACC MarketSafe SME Program. This initiative aims to support small businesses lacking sufficient resources and manpower to effectively tackle online fakes by helping them develop the necessary know-how and exposure to better deal with infringing issues on Alibaba’s platforms (Taobao, Tmall, 1688, Alibaba.com, AliExpress). SMEs graduating from the program will be able to join Alibaba’s Simp’Ali Program so that they can continue enforcing successfully while building a direct relationship with the platform.
How Does the Program Work?
With an expedited registration process, take-down procedures, and an easy-to-use submission portal, the IACC MarketSafe Program provides all the necessary tools for rights-holders, large and small, to achieve effective enforcement on Alibaba platforms. Each rights-holder is assigned a dedicated IACC analyst who assists in resolving communication/language issues and provides additional assistance throughout their participation.
Program Features:
Comprehensive Scope
- Program covers all Alibaba e-commerce platforms (Taobao, Tmall, 1688, Alibaba.com, AliExpress)
Efficient and Expedited Enforcement
- Expedited take down and registration procedures
- Reduced requirements for an actionable claim
- Standardized processes for submitting evidence collected through civil raids to provide to Alibaba for consideration in seller penalties on Alibaba platforms
- Ability to designate a third-party agent to act on brands’ behalf
- IACC resources to assist with Chinese language issues
Building Connections and Making an Impact
- Access to a dedicated team of IACC and Alibaba personnel with the authority and knowledge to influence and enforce protocols on each Alibaba platform
- Unique opportunities to develop a productive and sustainable partnership with Alibaba and participate in a rights-holder working group to provide input on the program, share information and best practices
Contact:
Please contact the IACC for any questions (Marketsafeinfo@iacc.org).
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