About ACTAGM
ACTA-GM (Anti Counterfeiting Trade Africa & Greater Maghreb) is a dynamic non-profit leading the fight against counterfeit trade and protecting IP rights across Africa and the Maghreb.
ACTAGM is the natural continuation of 4 years of the AfriPI, we carry forward its legacy with enhanced capabilities to address today’s most pressing IP challenges.
We lead the fight against counterfeiters’ evolving tactics, particularly their dangerous shift to local production that: distorts markets and weakens legal systems. Working with governments and rights holders, we deliver effective solutions through:
✓ Regional Coverage: Active in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco & Tunisia
✓ Local Expertise: Deep knowledge of markets and laws
✓ Live Intelligence: Real-time alerts on counterfeiting trends
✓ Authority Partnerships: Joint operations with enforcement agencies
Overview of the Greater Maghreb Area
Algeria
New Digital Copyright System: Algeria’s National Copyright Office (ONDA) has launched an online platform for copyright registration, speeding up approvals (Confirmed by Executive Decree No. 23-08 (2023).
Trademark Modernization: New procedures to reduce trademark registration delays (target: 12 months, by INAPI).
Morocco
Patent Law Reform: Updated industrial property law (2023) aligns with EU standards, streamlining patent examinations.
Anti-Piracy Push: Increased seizures of counterfeit goods (+27% in 2023, per OMPIC).
Tunisia
Unified IP Portal: The INNORPI agency introduced a one-stop portal for trademarks, patents, and designs (2024).
Geographical Indications (GIs): New protections for local products like « Déglet Nour » dates.
Mauritania
New IP Agency: Creation of a dedicated IP office (2023) to combat counterfeiting and streamline registrations(Mauritanian Industrial and Commercial Property Office).
WIPO Membership: Enhanced technical support for IP reforms
Egypt
EGIPA Launch: New authority (Law No. 163/2023) centralizes IP management, boosting enforcement and strategy.
Counterfeit Crackdown: 40% rise in raids targeting fake pharmaceuticals and electronics (Ministry of Trade and Industry,2024).
Libya
Draft IP Law: Proposed overhaul of the 1958 law to include digital copyrights and modern trademarks (WIPO Lex).
Customs Coordination: Training programs with EUIPO to detect counterfeit imports(EUIPO).
Mission and Strategic Objectives
Federate and Mutualize
Bring together rights holders, strategic partners and authorities to work towards a common approach to IP protection.
Set up cooperation arrangements throughout the Mediterranean basin, in order to multiply the impact of actions and address cross-border challenges.
Study of local needs for authorities and rights holders, including all sectors of activity as well as tangible and intangible goods.
Anticipate
Take into account the resulting geopolitical and geostrategic upheavals, as well as the rapid development of new technologies on the African continent.
Closely monitor the adaptation of counterfeiters to these new realities, in order to stay ahead of their illicit innovations.
Implement strategies by sectors of activity identified by members and studies carried out DPI, Copyright and neighbouring…
collaborate
Work closely with customs, law enforcement, courts, … as well as WIPO, EU, OAPI, ARIPO, EUIPO, UNESCO, offices and other international bodies.
To be effective, we must ensure that we are acting in a coherent manner, that we exchange reliable information on a regular basis and that we coordinate with the institutions concerned at a high level. It is also essential to adapt our strategies to local circumstances and circumstances.
Raise awareness & train
Raising awareness among the general public, businesses, governments and consumers of the impacts of counterfeiting on health, economy, security and culture is essential.
The deployment of training, colloquia, seminars and technical and legal workshops to strengthen the skills of key actors and disseminate proven practices is essential for achieving concrete results on the ground.
ACTA-GM will be an essential point of reference in the fight against counterfeiting, thanks to a powerful exchange portal, targeted training and an increasingly strong institutional presence.
This approach will build a virtuous economy, resistant to counterfeiting and promoting innovation in the region. A single focal point for the entire area is essential, and it is crucial to support and federate around this initiative by joining it, in order to maximize its impact.
Contact us
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