Strengthening IP Enforcement through regional cooperation: ACTA-GM launches its Tunisia 2026 Training Programme
Counterfeiting, digital piracy and illicit trade continue to evolve, creating significant economic, social and security challenges for governments, businesses and consumers alike. As criminal networks become increasingly sophisticated, strengthening the capacities of enforcement authorities and promoting direct dialogue with rights holders have become essential.
To contribute to these efforts, ACTA-GM (Anti Counterfeiting Trade Africa & Greater Maghreb) is pleased to announce the organisation of its Regional Training Programme in Tunisia, scheduled for 12–14 October 2026.
This three-day programme has been designed to provide a practical platform where public authorities, intellectual property experts, rights holders and institutional partners can exchange knowledge, share operational experiences and develop long-term cooperation.
A Practical and Operational Approach:
Rather than focusing solely on legal theory, the programme emphasizes real-life case studies, product identification techniques and operational challenges encountered by authorities in the field.
Participants will have the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of counterfeit goods, digital piracy, illicit online activities and emerging fraud trends while exchanging directly with industry experts and rights holders.
Three Days Dedicated to Today’s Challenges:
The programme will cover three complementary areas:
Day One:
Copyright, Related Rights, Digital Piracy and Cybersecurity
The first day will focus on copyright protection, digital piracy, online platforms, social media infringements, illegal streaming services and the growing links between cybercrime and intellectual property violations.
Day Two:
Technical Sector Workshops
Industry specialists and rights holders will present practical identification methods covering:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical devices
- Cosmetics
- Pesticides
- Automotive spare parts
- Lubricants
- Motor oils
- Safety components
Participants will learn how to distinguish genuine products from counterfeits while discussing the operational difficulties encountered during inspections and investigations.
Day Three:
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods and Regional Cooperation
The final day will address consumer goods frequently targeted by counterfeiters, including fashion, footwear, electronics, food products, luxury goods and sports equipment.
The programme will conclude with a strategic discussion aimed at identifying concrete cooperation priorities between authorities, institutions and rights holders.
Building Sustainable Cooperation:
ACTA-GM firmly believes that successful enforcement requires more than isolated training sessions.
Long-term dialogue between customs, police, market surveillance authorities, intellectual property offices, ministries and the private sector is essential to improve information sharing, develop common practices and enhance enforcement capabilities throughout the region.
This programme is therefore designed as the beginning of a continuous cooperation process rather than a one-off event.
A Regional Vision:
As a French non-profit organisation operating across Africa, the Greater Maghreb, the GCC and Europe, ACTA-GM continues to develop practical initiatives bringing together public institutions, international organisations and private stakeholders to strengthen intellectual property protection and combat illicit trade.
By investing in capacity building, operational cooperation and knowledge sharing, ACTA-GM contributes to safer markets, stronger innovation ecosystems and better consumer protection.
For more information about the Tunisia 2026 Regional Training Programme, partnership opportunities or participation, please contact ACTA-GM.
