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At the invitation of the International Intellectual Property Protection Forum (IIPPF), the WCO Secretary General, Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, attended an online seminar hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) on 3 March 2021.
Following the welcoming address by Mr. Nobuhiko Sasaki, Chairman and CEO of JETRO, Dr. Mikuriya described the many challenges faced by Customs in terms of ensuring effective intellectual property right (IPR) enforcement at borders. These include a lack of awareness by consumers, the availability of appropriate legislation, Customs capacity and right holder engagement, as well as additional issues stem