16 May 2019 – Incopro, the online brand protection provider, today announced that it had joined the German Anti-Counterfeiting Association (APM) as member of their Supporter Group.

As such, Incopro is looking to share their unique online to offline enforcement insights and discuss the merits of an intelligence-led approach to online brand protection with the APM membership.

The APM has over 50 international members from across all sectors and decades of combined industry expertise in intellectual property. Their members exchange practical advice to develop better brand protection strategies and share their insights of a changing IP landscape with policy makers to enhance the existing legal framework.

Incopro’s online brand protection tool, Talisman, and legal expertise is harnessed by a growing global customer base who are able to focus on the biggest threats to their intellectual property, protecting their reputation and online revenues.

Hermann Haage, Business Development Director at Incopro commented: “INCOPRO is one of the world’s leading providers of online brand protection services. We are pleased to have been accepted by the APM into the circle of “Förderer” and Supporters. We are looking forward to the lively exchange with the members of the APM. This combination created the opportunity to advise and protect German industry even more effectively in the fight against global product and brand piracy”.

About Incopro

Incopro is an online IP and brand protection provider that arms brand owners with actionable intelligence to combat online and offline intellectual property and copyright infringements. Its flagship product, Talisman, combines big data and machine learning technology with legal and law enforcement expertise to gather and analyse relevant data for its customers.

Comprised of experts in IP law, investigation, engineering and technical design who are fluent in over 45 languages, Incopro delivers measurable reductions in online vulnerability that deliver direct financial benefits to clients. Founded in 2012 by CEO and IP protection lawyer Simon Baggs, & CTO and system architect Bret Boivin, Incopro protects brands facing the threat of IP infringement.

Incopro has operations in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, USA & China and employs over 175 people. Over 600 brands are protected with its software, including Dr. Martens, Harley Davidson, Cath Kidston, Superdry, New Era, Brother, ghd and Ted Baker.

About the German Anti-Counterfeiting Association

The APM is a cross-industry alliance and a joint initiative by the German Association of Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), the Federation of German Industry (BDI), and the German Brands Association. Its growing network campaign for a legal environment that guarantees the effective protection of IP rights and prevents widespread infringement. The association’s wealth of practical experience is shared amongst members to develop effective brand protection strategies.