1. Millennium HongQiao Hotel Shanghai
Anticounterfeiting
IPTF Preparation
February 23, 2011
Millennium HongQiao Hotel Shanghai
1/16/2019

2. Action Items from previous IPTF Meeting
WSC will provide GAMS with additional and updated information to facilitate GAMS action on dealing with semiconductor counterfeiting in preparation for a report to be given at the 2011 GAMS.
WSC will coordinate with GAMS and their customs authorities in preparation for the 2011 GAMS meeting on anti-counterfeiting, including customs and patent officials’ attendance.
The associations should encourage their companies to consider recordation in all regions and to take the necessary follow-up steps (the five points) in preparation for the 2011 GAMS and those steps suggested by the GAMS.
Each association will facilitate participation by their respective customs experts at the 2011 GAMS.

3. ● Towards the Anti-counterfeiting Workshop 2011
SIA in Japan report
●　Towards the Anti-counterfeiting Workshop 2011
1. JSIA has been active in anti-counterfeiting activities such as the protection of layout designs. However, IPTF’s focus has recently shifted to seizure at Customs. There are not many seizures in Japan.
2. Notwithstanding, the JSIA understands that counterfeit products in all markets have substantially increased worldwide in recent years and in addition to the damage to the economics and reputational integrity of our industry, semiconductor counterfeits could pose serious health, safety and security risks to consumers.
JSIA encouraged its member companies to register/record their trade marks with Customs.
4. Regarding the attendance of Customs officials to the Anti-counterfeiting Workshop 2011, JSIA contacted Japanese government highlighting the significance of the workshop.
●　Anti-Counterfeiting Activity of JSIA
The Board of JSIA has approved an “Alert on Semiconductor Counterfeits” and it is posted on the JEITA’s website to promote awareness on the risks of counterfeit.
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This presentation provides an overview of the
Semiconductor industry,
The scope of the counterfeiting problem.
The SIA Anticounterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) and its activities. 3 3

4. Alert on Semiconductor Counterfeits
JEITA-JSIA, working through its membership in the World Semiconductor Council (WSC), endorses the development of measures to address the threat of counterfeit semiconductor products. The development of anti-counterfeiting measures is JEITA-JSIA’s highest priority.
Counterfeit products in all markets have substantially increased worldwide in recent years. The threat imposed by the increasing presence of counterfeit products is especially serious in the semiconductor industry. In addition to damaging the economics and reputational integrity of our industry, semiconductor counterfeits could pose serious health, safety and security risks to consumers and the public at large as semiconductor products perform core functions in numerous devices, including cellular phones, medical equipment, automobiles and satellites.
In November 2008, Customs Authorities in the United States and the European Community conducted a joint operation in which more than 400,000 semiconductor counterfeits were seized. Some of the seized products were fraudulently marked with the brand names of our member companies. Other reports refer to the cases where semiconductor counterfeits caused the malfunction of electronic devices. Thus, in many instances, semiconductor counterfeits not only infringe on the intellectual property rights of the legitimate owners, but they would also not perform the intended functions.
We are committed to fight against semiconductor counterfeits. We will take appropriate measures to prevent them from being marketed. In addition, you should understand the risks and threats posed by counterfeits. It is a matter of the highest importance to be alert to semiconductor counterfeits and to take steps to confirm the authenticity of products that you purchase.
* World Semiconductor Council (WSC) currently consists of Semiconductor Industry Associations of China, Chinese Taipei, Europe, Korea, Japan and the United States. The purpose of the WSC is to promote cooperative semiconductor industry activities, to facilitate the healthy growth of the industry from a long term, global perspective. The WSC works on issues of importance to the world semiconductor industry such as environment, protection of intellectual properties and trade and makes policy recommendations to the relevant governments/authorities.