Asias Security Group: Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection

Here’s a glimpse of what went down during the two days of the ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition | Anti-Counterfeiting, Trademark & Brand Protection which was held on the 23rd & 24th July 2024 at Aloft Aerocity Hotel New Delhi, India! A Special thanks to our Partner: SCRIBOS – a KURZ company, Holostik, United & United, Linksmart Technologies, Shriram Veritech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., The Coder Co Ltd. , Sepio Products, CropLife India, ASPA, International Spirits & Wines Association of India, International Trademark Association (INTA) and PHD Chamber of Commerce for their constant support and valuable contribution to making this event a great success and an impactful step to eliminating illicit trade and counterfeits! A huge thanks to event's chairperson, Ramesh Raj Kishore for his fantastic role in leading the event throughout both days! A huge thanks to all the speakers who have presented and shared their views and thoughts on the growing threat of Illicit Trade including Surjit Bhujabal, Shri Samanjasa Das, Amit Goyal, Dr. Usha Rao, Ankit Gupta, Anubhav Jain, Anuj Bedi, Arindom Hazarika, Ashish Anand, Atika Prasad, Christoph Stegemann, DANISH ALI KHAN, Dinesh Sharma, DP Goel, Dr. HP Kumar, FERHAT CAKMAK, Gaurav Gogia, Gauri Kumar, Hadi Alkanani, Hanane Taidi, Hiroki Watanabe, Suresh Menon, Juan Carlos Buitrago Arias, Kenneth Wright, Manoj Kochar, Nina Engineer, Louise Boisen, Pragya Chaturvedi, Puneet Maithani, Rahul kumar, Rishi Bansal, Rodney Schaddee Van Dooren, Sachin Jadhav, Sanjoli Bhat, Sébastien Connan, Shravan Kumar Bansal, Sony Mamgai, Sulabh Khandelwal, Sumit Kapoor, Suriya Prabha Padmanaabhan, and Thomas Sofia! and lastly, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible participants of ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition! Your enthusiasm, passion, and active engagement made this event truly special and unforgettable. We look forward to welcoming you again in 2024 upcoming events: 1. ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition | Anti-Counterfeiting, Trademark & Brand Protection | 13th & 14th November, 2024 | Singapore https://lnkd.in/gSk_Qkcm Stay tuned for more information at www.hspbp.com #ASIASec2024 #BrandProtectionMatters #brandprotection #illicittrade #counterfeiting #counterfeits #fightthefake #onlinebrandprotection #intellectualproperty

Join us for an insightful Panel Discussion at the ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition on 13th & 14th November, 2024 at Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre, SIngapore! Our experts will discuss "Unified Front: How Public-Private Partnerships are Strengthening the Battle Against Counterfeiting." Explore how collaboration between public and private sectors is crucial in the fight against counterfeiting. Hear from key players discussing successful partnership models, intelligence sharing, and innovative strategies to safeguard brands and consumers in the APAC region. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀: -Suriya Prabha Padmanaabhan, Director of Programs, Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) -Chart Chotiphol, Senior Intellectual Property Specialist, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) -Desmond Tan, IPO Regional Adviser & Head of IP, SE Asia, Intellectual Property Office UK -Fabrice PERRONO, ASEAN IP Counsellor, INPI France (French Patent and Trademark Office) -WANG Huan, Associate Director, Corporate Affairs, Pernod Ricard/Asia Pacific International Spirits & Wines Alliance (APISWA) -Lonneke van Zundert, Illicit Trade Prevention Asia Pacific, Philip Morris International Moderated by Brett Marshall, Subject Matter Expert | Ex Corporate Head, QA & HSSE at Zuellig Pharma. 💼 Don't miss out on the chance to connect with industry peers, forge new partnerships, and stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving security landscape. Expand your network, engage in fruitful conversations, and explore potential business opportunities during our dedicated networking breaks. We look forward to you joining the discussion, sharing your knowledge, and networking with industry experts, colleagues and friends from around the globe. Registration closes this Friday, get your ticket now at https://lnkd.in/gW488E7v #ASIASec2024 #brandprotection #counterfeiting #illicittrade #authentication #consumersafety

We are honored to welcome Axel Hein, Managing Director, ApiraSol GmbH as a keynote Speaker who will present a topic titled ‘Mapping Illicit Trade in APAC: Leveraging OSINT and Trade Data to Identify and Disrupt Illicit Supply Chains’ on the 13th of November, at the upcoming ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition | Anti-Counterfeiting, Trademark & Brand Protection held in Singapore on the 13th & 14th November, 2024 at Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre! 🚀 Axel Hein is currently Managing Director of ApiraSol, ApiraSol helps brand owners and enforcement authorities to map and disrupt illicit trade. ApiraSol Supply Chain Intelligence combines shipments and open-source intelligence, uncovering illicit supply chains, from producers to importers, distributors and retailers. 💼 Don't miss out on the chance to connect with industry peers, forge new partnerships, and stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving security landscape. Expand your network, engage in fruitful conversations, and explore potential business opportunities during our dedicated networking breaks. We look forward to you joining the discussion, sharing your knowledge, and networking with industry experts, colleagues and friends from around the globe. Secure your seat now at https://lnkd.in/gpP5ivH3 #ASIAsec2024 #illicittrade #counterfeits #brandprotection #authentication

We are honored to welcome Chart Chotiphol, Senior Intellectual Property Specialist, IP Attaché for Southeast Asia Office, USPTO as a Panelist on Panel Discussion 2 titled 'Unified Front: How Public-Private Partnerships are Strengthening the Battle Against Counterfeiting' on the 13th of November 2024, at the upcoming ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition | Anti-Counterfeiting, Trademark & Brand Protection held in Singapore on the 13th & 14th November, 2024 at Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre! 🚀 Chart is a Senior Intellectual Property Specialist at the IP Attaché for Southeast Asia Office stationed at U.S. Embassy Bangkok. His international portfolio includes Southeast Asia countries, with the addition of Papua New Guinea and various Pacific Island Countries. He is responsible for monitoring, reporting, and advising on IP￾related matters, including protection and enforcement of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and plant variety protection. His additional duties also include engaging with local/regional government  officials, the private sector, and academia, as well as, developing, organizing, and implementing USPTO capacity-building programs and initiatives.  Before joining the IP Attaché Office, Chart possessed 2 years of experience in scientific research and 10 years of experience in the IP field. He previously represented multiple reputable law firms in Thailand, Taiwan, and the United States on various IP matters. Get in touch with USPTO Representative at the ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition; An event that brings together an international audience of over 200 leading specialists discussing latest trends, developments, threats and solutions relating to illicit trade & counterfeiting across industries. 💼 Don't miss out on the chance to connect with industry peers, forge new partnerships, and stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving security landscape. Expand your network, engage in fruitful conversations, and explore potential business opportunities during our dedicated networking breaks. We look forward to you joining the discussion, sharing your knowledge, and networking with industry experts, colleagues and friends from around the globe. Secure your seat now at https://lnkd.in/gpP5ivH3 #ASIAsec2024 #illicittrade #counterfeits #brandprotection #authentication

We are thrilled to unveil that ApiraSol GmbH is joining forces with us as a Gold Partner at the upcoming ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition | Anti-Counterfeiting, Trademark & Brand Protection, held in Singapore on the 13th & 14th November, 2024 at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre! 🚀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗦𝗼𝗹 𝗚𝗺𝗯𝗛 ApiraSol helps brand owners and enforcement authorities to map and disrupt illicit trade. ApiraSol Supply Chain Intelligence combines shipments and open-source intelligence, uncovering illicit supply chains, from producers to importers, distributors and retailers. 💼 Don't miss out on the chance to connect with industry peers, forge new partnerships, and stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving security landscape. Expand your network, engage in fruitful conversations, and explore potential business opportunities during our dedicated networking breaks. We look forward to you joining the discussion, sharing your knowledge, and networking with industry experts, colleagues and friends from around the globe. Secure your seat now at https://lnkd.in/gpP5ivH3 Final Sponsorship & Exhibition opportunities, get in touch with hazemm@hspbp.com #ASIAsec2024 #IPEnforcement #illicittrade #counterfeits #brandprotection #authentication

We are honored to welcome Wang Huan, Associate Director for Corporate Affairs, APAC, Pernod Ricard representing Asia Pacific International Spirits & Wines Alliance (APISWA) as a Panelist on Panel Discussion 2 titled 'Unified Front: How Public-Private Partnerships are Strengthening the Battle Against Counterfeiting' on the 13th of November 2024, at the upcoming ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition | Anti-Counterfeiting, Trademark & Brand Protection held in Singapore on the 13th & 14th November, 2024 at Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre! 🚀 WANG Huan joined Pernod Ricard in 2018 in China and currently serves as Associate Director for Corporate Affairs at Pernod Ricard APAC, a regional position she assumed in September 2023. She’s now based in Singapore, overseeing a broad range of regulatory policies and standards in the alcohol sector across Asian markets, while also championing responsible alcohol consumption.   Prior to joining the private sector, Ms. Wang worked in the Agriculture and Food Safety Section of the European Union Delegation to China (Beijing) from 2009 to 2018. Get in touch with Pernod Ricard Representative at the ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition; An event that brings together an international audience of over 200 leading specialists discussing latest trends, developments, threats and solutions relating to illicit trade & counterfeiting across industries. 💼 Don't miss out on the chance to connect with industry peers, forge new partnerships, and stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving security landscape. Expand your network, engage in fruitful conversations, and explore potential business opportunities during our dedicated networking breaks. We look forward to you joining the discussion, sharing your knowledge, and networking with industry experts, colleagues and friends from around the globe. Secure your seat now at https://lnkd.in/gpP5ivH3 #ASIAsec2024 #illicittrade #counterfeits #brandprotection #authentication

We are honored to welcome Norlida Abdul Rahman, Head of Cyber Forensics  Section in Pharmacy Enforcement Division, Ministry of Health (Malaysia) as a Panelist on Panel Discussion 3 titled 'Securing the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: Ensuring Authenticity and Public Health' on the 13th of November 2024, at the upcoming ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition | Anti-Counterfeiting, Trademark & Brand Protection held in Singapore on the 13th & 14th November, 2024 at Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre! 🚀 Norlida Abdul Rahman is currently holding a post as the Head of Cyber Forensics Section in Pharmacy Enforcement Division, Ministry of Health, Malaysia. She worked as a Pharmacy Enforcement officer in state Enforcement Branch since 200 and was transferred to the headquarters in 2015 after completing her master degree. She has a Bachelor in Pharmacy for her first degree before pursuing her Master in Computer Forensics at the University of South Wales, United Kingdom. She acts as a desk officer for activities involving Pharmaceutical Crime investigations related to the internet, including coordinating digital information collection for enforcement activities. Get in touch with Ministry of Health Malaysia Representatives at the ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition; An event that brings together an international audience of over 200 leading specialists discussing latest trends, developments, threats and solutions relating to illicit trade & counterfeiting across industries. 💼 Don't miss out on the chance to connect with industry peers, forge new partnerships, and stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving security landscape. Expand your network, engage in fruitful conversations, and explore potential business opportunities during our dedicated networking breaks. We look forward to you joining the discussion, sharing your knowledge, and networking with industry experts, colleagues and friends from around the globe. Secure your seat now at https://lnkd.in/gpP5ivH3 #ASIAsec2024 #IPEnforcement #illicittrade #counterfeits #brandprotection #authentication

We are honored to welcome Joyce Ang, Senior Lead, Global IP Enforcement, Alibaba International as a Panelist on Panel Discussion 4 titled 'Ensuring Trust in the Digital Marketplace: Strategies for Brand and Consumer Protection' on the 14th of November 2024, at the upcoming ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition | Anti-Counterfeiting, Trademark & Brand Protection held in Singapore on the 13th & 14th November, 2024 at Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre! 🚀 Joyce Ang is a Senior Lead with Alibaba International's  Global IP Enforcement team, based in Singapore. She  focusses on developing the organisation's dialogue and cooperation with IPR owners, government agencies and trade associations to jointly address IPR challenges on Alibaba International’s platforms in the Asia Pacific region, particularly, Southeast Asia.    Joyce previously led Lazada’s IPR Brand Cooperation team and also worked on operations of the platform’s IPR notice and takedown process and online-to-offline IPR enforcement collaboration projects. Prior to joining the e-commerce  industry, she spent more than a decade practising IP law in Singapore before going in-house to lead brand protection efforts for The Walt Disney Company in Southeast Asia. Get in touch with Alibaba International Representatives at the ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition; An event that brings together an international audience of over 200 leading specialists discussing latest trends, developments, threats and solutions relating to illicit trade & counterfeiting across industries. 💼 Don't miss out on the chance to connect with industry peers, forge new partnerships, and stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving security landscape. Expand your network, engage in fruitful conversations, and explore potential business opportunities during our dedicated networking breaks. We look forward to you joining the discussion, sharing your knowledge, and networking with industry experts, colleagues and friends from around the globe. Secure your seat now at https://lnkd.in/gpP5ivH3 #ASIAsec2024 #IPEnforcement #illicittrade #counterfeits #brandprotection #authentication

We are thrilled to unveil that Alibaba International is joining forces with us as a Lanyard Partner at the upcoming ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition | Anti-Counterfeiting, Trademark & Brand Protection, held in Singapore on the 13th & 14th November, 2024 at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre! 🚀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, or Alibaba International, was incepted in March 2023 following Alibaba Group’s announcement of a new organizational and governance structure. Currently, Alibaba International is one of the six major business groups operating independently under Alibaba Group. Driven by AI technology, Alibaba International is dedicated to supporting the development of global digital trade, empowering brands, merchants and SMEs to serve global buyers and consumers through wide product selection and differentiated customer experiences. It operates various retail and wholesale platforms with distinctive business models, covering multiple countries and regions around the world. In the business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce segment, Alibaba International is dedicated to developing both cross-border commerce and local commerce models. It currently runs six B2C e-commerce platforms, including: ·    AliExpress, a platform serving global consumers ·    Tmall Taobao World, a cross-border platform for Chinese outside mainland China ·    Lazada, a Southeast Asian platform headquartered in Singapore that serves six countries ·    Trendyol, a platform headquartered in Türkiye that primarily serves European consumers ·    Daraz, a South Asian platform headquartered in Pakistan that serves five countries ·    Miravia, a Spanish platform In addition, Alibaba International operates Alibaba.com, a global online business-to-business (B2B) marketplace that allows SMEs to engage in international trade in a digitalized fashion. Alibaba International currently serves in excess of 305 million consumers outside mainland China. 💼 Don't miss out on the chance to connect with industry peers, forge new partnerships, and stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving security landscape. Expand your network, engage in fruitful conversations, and explore potential business opportunities during our dedicated networking breaks. We look forward to you joining the discussion, sharing your knowledge, and networking with industry experts, colleagues and friends from around the globe. Secure your seat now at https://lnkd.in/gpP5ivH3 Final Sponsorship & Exhibition opportunities, get in touch with hazemm@hspbp.com #ASIAsec2024 #IPEnforcement #illicittrade #counterfeits #brandprotection #authentication

We are honored to welcome Lonneke van Zundert, Director Illicit Trade Prevention APAC, Philip Morris International as a Panelist on Panel Discussion 2 titled 'Unified Front: How Public-Private Partnerships are Strengthening the Battle Against Counterfeiting' on the 13th of November 2024, at the upcoming ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition | Anti-Counterfeiting, Trademark & Brand Protection held in Singapore on the 13th & 14th November, 2024 at Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre! 🚀 Originally from the Netherlands, Lonneke van Zundert has lived in Asia since 2006 including Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangladesh. She previously worked for the Royal Marechaussee, a Dutch Law Enforcement Agency, and joined Philip Morris International in 2021, as the Director Illicit Trade Prevention for APAC, currently based in Hong Kong. Prior to joining PMI, she was the Group Financial Crimes Director for Prudential Plc and she worked for ABN AMRO Bank as the Head of Security and Intelligence Management for the Asia Pacific & Middle East region. She holds Master’s degrees in International Affairs (Espionage & Surveillance) from King’s College London, International Economics from Wageningen University in the Netherlands, and a Master Complementair Conjoint and Microfinance from Solvay Business School, Belgium. Get in touch with PMI Representative at the ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition; An event that brings together an international audience of over 200 leading specialists discussing latest trends, developments, threats and solutions relating to illicit trade & counterfeiting across industries. 💼 Don't miss out on the chance to connect with industry peers, forge new partnerships, and stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving security landscape. Expand your network, engage in fruitful conversations, and explore potential business opportunities during our dedicated networking breaks. We look forward to you joining the discussion, sharing your knowledge, and networking with industry experts, colleagues and friends from around the globe. Secure your seat now at https://lnkd.in/gpP5ivH3 #ASIAsec2024 #illicittrade #counterfeits #brandprotection #authentication