Evaluation of the legislation on Intellectual Property Rights
18 submissions from 18 organizations told the European Commission what they think about this file. Here is what each of them said, in their own words.
The Commission lists 35 submissions on this file. Shown here: the 18 from organizations. Not shown, by design: submissions from private individuals, which we never publish, and anything filed since our last weekly refresh.
Who showed up
16 submissions from industry — companies and their trade associations — against 1 from civil society: NGOs, consumer organizations, environmental groups and trade unions. That is 16 industry submissions for every one from civil society.
Industry 16Civil society 1Public authorities, academia, other 1
Groupings use the respondent type each organization selected when filing. Counting submissions, not organizations — a body that filed twice is counted twice.
What the room declares
11 of 18
in the EU Register
34
full-time lobbying staff
€8.7M+
declared costs a year
32
EP accreditations declared
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 30 Aug 2026). The cost figure sums band floors, so the true total is higher.
The file, right now
The consultation closed on 20 Apr 2026 — it ran from 23 Mar 2026.
Policy area
Taxation & trade (DG TAXUD)
Where it stands
In planning
Adoption expected
31 Mar 2027 · in 213 days
How it got here
Call for evidence · evaluation20 Apr 2026
Also on the Commission’s pipeline for this file, with no date recorded: Evl.
The European Union Textile and Clothing Industry (VRT) faces a critical vulnerability to counterfeiting. In 2024, apparel detentions at the EU’s external border amounted to 16.78 % of the total, becoming the main category. This pressure is exacerbated by the explosion of e-commerce: small-value parcels increased by 26 % between 2024 and 2025, reaching 5.8 billion units.
Filed in Portuguese · English published by the European Commission
As part of the ex-post evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 608/2013, Hermès International emphasizes that while cooperation with several Member States is commendable, the current framework requires a structural overhaul to address the multifaceted reality of modern IPR infringements.
Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 plays a critical role in protecting the European creative fashion industry, consumers, and public revenues from counterfeit and infringing goods entering the Union. More than a decade after its entry into force, the global trading environment has changed profoundly: digitalisation, e-commerce, fragmented logistics chains, and the rise of small consignments now define the realities faced…
The Commission will launch a comprehensive evaluation of the past implementation of the Regulation on customs enforcement of intellectual property rights (Regulation (EU) No 608/2013). It will also assess to what extent the objectives of the Regulation have been achieved and whether the existing measures are still fit for purpose with the aim of achieving a scanning of all containers at the moment of unloading or…
Filed in Italian · English published by the European Commission
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions call for evidence on the evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 concerning customs enforcement of intellectual property rights.
The Spanish Association for the Defense of Trademark rights (Andema) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on this consultation. The Regulation remains an important instrument, but it is applied unevenly, is under increasing operational pressure due to e-commerce, and lacks sufficient support in the form of harmonised guidance, data sharing, resources and training.
The Together Against Counterfeiting Alliance (TAC) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions Call for Evidence on the evaluation of the EU framework on customs enforcement of intellectual property rights.
On behalf of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), we welcome the opportunity to contribute to the call for evidence on past implementation of the Regulation concerning customs enforcement of intellectual property rights (Regulation (EU) No 608/2013) .
Our company supports the objectives of the EU legislation on customs enforcement of intellectual property rights, in particular the prevention of infringing goods from entering the EU internal market via its external borders.
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise is Swedens largest and most influential business federation representing 60 000 member companies. Among the member companies many are Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Svenskt Näringsliv) is taking an active part in the field of intellectual property rights since knowledge-based assets are crucial in the knowledge economy.
AIM, the European Brands Association, thanks the Commission for this consultation. Regulation 608/2013 is a cornerstone in customs and intellectual property right holders fight against the ever-increasing tide of illegal items entering the EU, serving as our primary means to protect European consumers, environments and businesses.
oriGIn EU is the European branch of the global alliance of GIs (https://www.origin-gi.com ). Its mission is to ensure better protection and promotion of GIs before the EU institutions. oriGIn EU represents individual European GIs groups as well as national GIs organisations. oriGIn EU would like to give its views on the Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 on customs enforcement of intellectual property rights.
AnimalhealthEurope, the association representing the manufacturers of veterinary medicines, vaccines and other animal health products, welcomes the Commission Evaluation of the legislation on customs enforcement of intellectual property rights. AnimalhealthEuropes membership covers 90% of the European market for animal health products.
Please find the opinion of the National Company of Industrial Property Consultants (CNCPI) contained in the attached document. The CNCPI is the professional body established by law, bringing together all patent agents practising in France, in order to represent patent agents before the public authorities, to promote access to their services throughout France, to defend their professional interests and to ensure…
Filed in French · English published by the European Commission
The German Trademark Association welcomes the European Commission’s evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 on customs enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR). From the point of view of brand companies, an effective and harmonised customs regime to protect intellectual property rights at the EU’s external borders is crucial to protect innovation, investment and consumer safety.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
This observation is based on the practical experience of representatives of right-holders in the Czech Republic in the protection of intellectual property rights and the management of customs measures. We see Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 as a necessary tool, but its actual effectiveness depends on how it works in daily practice.
Filed in Czech · English published by the European Commission
IVSH (Industrieverband Schneid- und Haushaltwaren e.V.) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 on customs enforcement of intellectual property rights.
DI Confederation of Danish Industry welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the European Commissions evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 on customs enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR). From a business perspective, an effective and harmonised customs regime for the protection of IPR at the EUs external borders is crucial to protect innovation, investment, and consumer safety.
Method. Every quote is verbatim from the organization’s own submission to the European Commission, trimmed to its opening passage and never summarized by a model. Where a submission was filed in another EU language we show the English text the European Commission publishes alongside it, labeled on the quote; the original is one click away at the source. Groupings use the respondent type the organization itself selected when filing. We deliberately do not label anyone “supportive” or “opposed” — you read what they wrote and draw your own conclusion. Organizations only, never individuals. Reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the European Commission is not liable for this reuse.
