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The P41 Billion Milestone: Philippines Smashes Records in Counterfeit Goods Seizure back to blog Category: Anti-Counterfeiting Record Sources: NCIPR seizes record P40.99 billion counterfeit goods in 2024 (IPOPHL) Seizures of counterfeit goods hit P41 billion in 2024 (BusinessWorld) Counterfeit haul hits P29.2B in Jan-Nov (Business Inquirer) Introduction The Philippines has become a no-go zone for large-scale counterfeiters. The National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR), led by the Intellectual Property Office (IPOPHL), has reported stunning enforcement figures that shatter all previous records. By the end of 2024, authorities had confiscated counterfeit goods worth a staggering P40.99 billion, a 52% increase from the year prior. Who is Leading the Charge? This wasn’t a fluke; it was the result of coordinated, aggressive action. The Bureau of Customs (BOC) accounted for the lion’s share of the seizures, hauling in P34.70 billion through high-profile operations in hubs like Binondo and Divisoria. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Philippine National Police (PNP) also contributed significantly with multi-billion peso raids. The Most Counterfeited Items The data reveals a clear trend: apparel and shoes remain the most copied items, accounting for about 40% of the total seizures in early 2025 data. Major global brands like Nike and Louis Vuitton are the most frequently targeted by counterfeiters, highlighting the immense scale of the illicit trade in fashion and lifestyle goods. A Strong Message to Brand Owners IPOPHL Director General Brigitte M. da Costa-Villaluz praised the “proactive work and strategic raid operations” that kept these fakes out of markets and households. This record-breaking performance sends an undeniable message: the Philippine government is a capable and willing partner in the fight against IP theft. How ASEAN IPR Helps: A record year for seizures means a bad year for criminals. ASEAN IPR works directly with the NCIPR agencies. We provide the necessary intelligence to prompt action, from identifying warehouse locations to coordinating with customs for border seizures. If your products are being faked, we ensure they become part of the next record-breaking statistic. Other Blogs Global Design Law Unites: WIPO Treaty Adopted in Riyadh • December 2, 2025 • IPR news Global Design Law Unites: WIPO Treaty Adopted in Riyadh back to blog NOVEMBER 2025 Sources: WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Design Law Treaty … The Billion-Dollar AI Settlement: Anthropic Pays $1.5B to Authors • December 2, 2025 • IPR news The Billion-Dollar AI Settlement: Anthropic Pays $1.5B to Authors back to blog SEPTEMBER 2025 Sources: Intellectual Property in 2025: News round-up (Lawdit … Vietnam’s 2025 Legal Shift: The “Fast-Track” Era Begins • December 15, 2025 • vietnam blog Vietnam’s 2025 Legal Shift: The “Fast-Track” Era Begins back to blog Category:The New IP Law Sources: Vietnam’s Amended IP Law Changes Requirements … Compulsory Licensing & New Grounds for Patent Invalidation in Vietnam • December 15, 2025 • vietnam blog Compulsory Licensing & New Grounds for Patent Invalidation in Vietnam back to blog Category: Patent Strategy Sources: Amendments to Vietnam’s IP Laws …

Taking Down the Digital Fakes: IPOPHL’s New Strategy for Online IP Enforcement back to blog Category: Online & E-commerce Enforcement Sources: Counterfeit haul hits P29.2B in Jan-Nov (Business Inquirer) Introduction As physical markets face increased pressure from raids, counterfeiters are migrating online. Recognizing this shift, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has launched a multi-pronged strategy to combat piracy in the digital space, focusing on e-commerce platforms and illegal websites. The Power of E-commerce MOUs A key pillar of this strategy is collaboration with major online marketplaces. IPOPHL has fostered enhanced Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with these platforms to streamline notice-and-takedown procedures. This proactive partnership is crucial for quickly removing thousands of infringing listings that appear daily. Site-Blocking in Action Beyond individual listings, IPOPHL is aggressively targeting entire websites dedicated to piracy. As part of its anti-piracy drive, the office works to take down illegal sites hosting pirated content or fake goods. As of November 2025, recent complaints had already led to the takedown of 21 websites, demonstrating that these new powers are being used effectively. The Need for Constant Vigilance While the tools are better than ever, online enforcement is a game of whack-a-mole. Counterfeiters are constantly creating new accounts and new domains. Effective protection requires continuous monitoring and swift action to utilize the takedown mechanisms IPOPHL has put in place. How ASEAN IPR Helps: Your digital storefront needs a digital security guard. ASEAN IPR offers 24/7 online monitoring services. We identify infringing listings on e-commerce platforms and utilize IPOPHL’s established channels to execute rapid takedowns. We also investigate and build cases against standalone pirate websites to get them blocked at the ISP level. Other Blogs Thailand’s New Patent Draft Act: Green Innovation Gets the Fast Lane • December 15, 2025 • Thailand blog Thailand’s New Patent Draft Act: Green Innovation Gets the Fast Lane back to blog Category: Patent Law Reform Sources: Updates on the … Stopping Fakes at the Border: Myanmar’s New Customs Recordation Rules • December 15, 2025 • myanmar blog Stopping Fakes at the Border: Myanmar’s New Customs Recordation Rules back to blog Category: Customs Recordation Sources: Myanmar Sets Customs Recordation Rules … Vietnam’s 2025 Legal Shift: The “Fast-Track” Era Begins • December 15, 2025 • vietnam blog Vietnam’s 2025 Legal Shift: The “Fast-Track” Era Begins back to blog Category:The New IP Law Sources: Vietnam’s Amended IP Law Changes Requirements … Compulsory Licensing & New Grounds for Patent Invalidation in Vietnam • December 15, 2025 • vietnam blog Compulsory Licensing & New Grounds for Patent Invalidation in Vietnam back to blog Category: Patent Strategy Sources: Amendments to Vietnam’s IP Laws …