International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition

What International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition does

The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1979, the longest-standing organization devoted solely to combating product counterfeiting and piracy. It serves a membership of 250+ companies and organizations across 40+ countries, spanning IP owners, law firms, investigative and product security firms, trade associations, intermediary companies, and government agencies. The IACC's core products and programs are operational platforms for online IP enforcement: RogueBlock (a 2012-launched payment processor initiative that reports counterfeiters to Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Amex, Discover, MoneyGram, Western Union, and others, with 5,000+ merchant accounts terminated and 200,000+ websites impacted), IACC MarketSafe (a 2014 partnership with Alibaba expanded in 2024 to Lazada in Southeast Asia, with over 1 million infringing listings removed and a 100% takedown rate on validated claims), the IACC-Amazon Program (2018), the IACC-Temu Program, and the IACC-DHgate Program. Supporting these are three regional law enforcement training programs (U.S., Latin America, and International, with 45,000+ officers trained since 2001), a multilingual mobile training app, an Expert Directory, and the annual IACC Conference (500-600 attendees).

The IACC's revenue model is subscription- and event-driven: annual membership dues tiered by organization type and size (US$174 for a government office up to US$9,724 for IP owners with over US$500M in revenue, law firms with 26+ attorneys, or invited intermediaries), event registration fees for the Annual Conference and LatAm Summit, program/portal participation fees (e.g., RogueBlock, the Training App at US$950-$1,899 per brand), and free or subsidized access for SMEs (MarketSafe SME is free; the IACC Marketsafe SME Program is funded by Alibaba). Go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-driven, anchored on the Annual Conference, government advocacy and legislative submissions (Special 301, Notorious Markets, SHOP SAFE Act, INFORM Consumers Act), and direct law enforcement engagement through MOUs with CBP, the IPR Center, Europol, City of London Police, Guardia di Finanza, French Customs, and others. The leadership team is operationally deep: President Robert C. Barchiesi is a former law enforcement officer; SVP Deborah Robinson, an attorney nominated for U.S. IPEC, leads cross-sector enforcement harmonization; and VP Rana Saoud, a former HSI Special Agent in Charge, leads intelligence and investigations.

Name

International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition

Legal name

International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition Inc.

Website

https://iacc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) is a 1979-founded nonprofit trade association serving 250+ member companies across 40+ countries, operating online IP enforcement programs (RogueBlock, IACC MarketSafe, IACC-Amazon, IACC-Temu, IACC-DHgate) and global law enforcement training to combat product counterfeiting and piracy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection Services

NAICS

All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

IP Protection & Anti-Piracy Operations (Copyright/Trademark takedowns) (BPAAALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anti-Piracy, Content Protection & Enforcement (MPADALAK), Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Anti-counterfeiting services
• Brand protection programs
• Intellectual property enforcement
• Online counterfeit takedown
• Law enforcement training

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from IP owners, law firms, investigative firms, product security companies, trade associations, intermediary companies, and government agencies. Fee structure based on company size, annual income, or number of attorneys/investigators.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from Annual Conference and LatAm Summit registrations with member discounts available.
3. Program Fees: Fees for RogueBlock and IACC MarketSafe programs (members receive 20% discount on RogueBlock). Non-member participation also available for RogueBlock.
4. Training App Participation: Fees for brand participation in Law Enforcement Training Materials App: $950 per additional brand for members (first brand free), $1,899 for first brand and $950 for each additional for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The IACC delivers anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy services to its member companies through a portfolio of online enforcement programs (RogueBlock, IACC MarketSafe, IACC-Amazon, IACC-Temu, IACC-DHgate), global law enforcement training programs, an annual conference, and policy/advocacy work. Its fundamental activity is convening brand owners, law firms, investigators, and government agencies to disrupt counterfeit trade through direct enforcement actions, intelligence sharing, and legislative engagement.

Product overview

The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1979, solely devoted to combating product counterfeiting and piracy. Rather than a single product, IACC offers a portfolio of anti-counterfeiting programs and services. The core online enforcement programs include RogueBlock (payment processor initiative targeting counterfeiters' merchant accounts), IACC MarketSafe (Alibaba partnership for platform takedowns), IACC-Amazon Program, IACC-Temu Program, and IACC-DHgate Program. Supporting these are law enforcement training programs (U.S., Latin America, and International), the Law Enforcement Training App, an Expert Directory connecting members with service providers, an SME Brand Protection Toolkit, and an Annual Conference. The organization serves over 250 member companies across 40+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RogueBlock: Payment processor initiative that terminates counterfeiters' merchant accounts, impacting over 200,000 websites.
• IACC MarketSafe
• IACC-Amazon Program
• IACC-Temu Program
• IACC-DHgate Program

Products and services

• RogueBlock Payment-processor initiative that creates a streamlined procedure for IACC members to report online sellers of counterfeit or pirated goods directly to credit card and financial services companies (Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, American Express, Discover, Western Union, MoneyGram, PULSE, Diners Club) so that counterfeiters' merchant accounts can be terminated.
• IACC MarketSafe Signature partnership with Alibaba providing rights-holders with a streamlined mechanism for expedited takedown of infringing listings on Alibaba platforms, with dedicated Chinese-speaking analyst support for language and communication challenges. Free for SMEs via the SME Program (funded by Alibaba).
• IACC-Amazon Program Voluntary collaboration with Amazon providing an expedited resolution path for IP enforcement issues, real-time feedback mechanism, enhanced automated brand protections, and proactive rejection reviews for participating IACC member brands.
• IACC-Temu Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 merchant accounts terminated and 200,000+ websites impacted through RogueBlock program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmazoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2018IACC-Amazon Program initiated by MOU in April 2018. Unique voluntary collaboration with senior management and specialized teams at Amazon. Provides expedited resolution path for enforcement issues, real-time feedback mechanism, streamlined escalation within 24 hours, enhanced automated protections (proactive removals up 200%), and sales volume threshold data.
• Danish Consulate General, ShanghaiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2017MOU signed December 18, 2017 in Copenhagen. Commits organizations to share information and best practices on intellectual property protection, focusing on identifying and fighting online counterfeiting. Offering IACC MarketSafe Expansion Program to Danish companies.
• City of London PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2016MOU signed September 2016 at 10th Annual Intellectual Property Crime Conference. Memorializes solidarity in fighting for intellectual property rights. IACC shares information with City of London Police to prevent proliferation of counterfeits in London and UK.
• Guardia di Finanza (GdF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2016MOU signed September 2016 at GdF General Headquarters in Rome, Italy. Follows joint training of 600+ Italian financial police officials in 2015. Partnership focuses on sharing information and best practices on brand protection with emphasis on online counterfeiting.
• EuropolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2016MOU signed July 2016 at launch of Europol's IP Crime Coordinated Coalition (IPC3). Aims to bolster collaboration and lay groundwork for future joint initiatives. IACC President serves two-year term on IPC3's Stakeholders Advisory Group.
• Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network (CACN)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2015MOU signed May 2015 at Spring Conference in San Diego. Lays foundation for close collaboration on intellectual property enforcement initiatives and programs. Brings increased opportunities for members to access training and resources across US-Canada border.
• Emirates IP Association (EIPA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2015MOU signed February 2015 during IACC's first training event in Middle East. Promotes cooperation in information exchange, joint events, and education on harms of IP crime.
• INDICAMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2014MOU with Italian brand association laid groundwork for cooperation on enforcement, online initiatives, and exchange of information. Includes joint training efforts with Italian law enforcement and consumer education programs.
• Union des Fabricants (UNIFAB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2014MOU signed May 2014 during IACC's Annual Spring Conference in Hong Kong. Collaborated on joint training event for law enforcement in Paris. Contributed materials to Counterfeit Crimes Exhibit at National Museum of Crime and Punishment in Washington, D.C.
• French CustomsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2014MOU with National Directorate of Intelligence and Customs Investigations of French Directorate General of Customs and Indirect Taxes. Foundation for cooperation on enforcement operations targeting online counterfeiting and training initiatives.
• Alibaba GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Strategic collaboration through IACC MarketSafe Program resulting from MOU signed in 2013 and renewed in 2015. Provides streamlined mechanism for expedited take-down actions against infringing listings on Alibaba platforms (Taobao, Tmall, 1688, Alibaba.com, AliExpress) with 100% takedown rate. Expanded in 2024 to include Lazada marketplaces in Southeast Asia. Includes dedicated Chinese-speaking analysts for language support.
• Taobao / Tmall (Alibaba Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013MOU signed May 2013 with Taobao and Tmall. Resulted in IACC MarketSafe program for highly collaborative relationship to address counterfeiting issues. MOU renewed in 2015 with continued commitment and program enhancements.
• MastercardcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Payment industry partner in RogueBlock initiative. Major credit card company participating in program to terminate counterfeiters' merchant accounts.
• Visa International / Visa EuropecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Payment industry partner in RogueBlock initiative. Major credit card company participating in program to terminate counterfeiters' merchant accounts.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Payment processor partner in RogueBlock initiative. Partnered to diminish ability of counterfeit sellers to profit from illicit sales.
• American ExpresscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Payment industry partner in RogueBlock initiative. Major credit card company participating in program to terminate counterfeiters' merchant accounts.
• DiscovercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Payment network partner in RogueBlock initiative.
• MoneyGramcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Financial services partner in RogueBlock initiative.
• Western UnioncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Financial services partner in RogueBlock initiative.
• DHgatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIACC-DHgate Program provides streamlined process to escalate takedown notices originally submitted through DHgate's IPPS Portal. Includes keyword/image submission for proactive prevention, quarterly check-in calls, and 72-hour response time for most escalations.
• TemucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIACC-Temu Program provides streamlined process to escalate takedown notices originally submitted through Temu's IP Portal or Brand Registry. Includes keyword/image submission for proactive enforcement and quarterly check-in calls.
• CurindeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU under supervision of Minister of Economic Development of Curacao. Strengthens efforts in Latin America and Caribbean region, addressing transit of counterfeit products and building capacity for rights-holders and government collaboration.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for U.S. Law Enforcement IP Training Program. Collaborative efforts with rights-holders, investigators, and National IPR Center for training sessions at ports and locations nationwide.
• National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on U.S. Law Enforcement IP Training Program. Full sessions are collaborative efforts with rights-holders, investigators, and IPR Center.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MarkMonitor (Clarivate): MarkMonitor, part of Clarivate, is an established enterprise brand-protection platform offering domain management, anti-piracy, and anti-counterfeiting services to global brands. It competes with the IACC's online enforcement programs by offering a fully outsourced commercial alternative.

Emerging players

• Corsearch: Corsearch is a commercial IP and brand-protection services provider offering trademark watching, enforcement, and anti-counterfeiting tools to rights-holders. It is a commercial alternative to the IACC's collective enforcement model for IP owners seeking outsourced protection services.
• OpSec Security: OpSec Security provides product authentication, anti-counterfeiting technologies, and brand-protection services to global brands. It is an emerging player in the same anti-counterfeiting services ecosystem that the IACC's IP-owner members purchase.
• Red Points: Red Points is a venture-backed brand-protection SaaS platform offering AI-driven detection and automated takedowns across marketplaces, social media, and domains. It is an emerging technology alternative to the IACC's portal-based MarketSafe/RogueBlock workflows for brand owners.

Direct peers

• Union des Fabricants (UNIFAB): UNIFAB is the French anti-counterfeiting trade association and a long-standing IACC partner (MOU signed May 2014). It pursues a similar mandate—combating counterfeiting through advocacy, training, and member services—and competes for European brand members seeking regional representation.
• International Trademark Association (INTA): INTA is a global membership association of trademark owners and professionals that, like the IACC, advocates for IP protection and convenes the brand-protection community through conferences, committees, and policy submissions. Both organizations compete for the same pool of multinational brand members and operate overlapping annual conferences that force shared constituents to choose between events.
• Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network (CACN): CACN is the Canadian counterpart trade association focused on IP enforcement, with which the IACC has a formal MOU (signed May 2015). It offers member training, advocacy, and cross-border collaboration resources comparable to those of the IACC, competing for North American brand and law-firm members.

Regional players

• INDICAM: INDICAM is the Italian brand and anti-counterfeiting association with which the IACC signed an MOU in 2014. It provides similar member services and joint law-enforcement training in Italy, functioning as a regional peer that complements rather than directly competes with the IACC.
• Emirates IP Association (EIPA): EIPA is the UAE IP association and IACC partner (MOU signed February 2015). It pursues comparable advocacy and training objectives in the Middle East, serving as a regional peer for member services in the Gulf.

Others

• Europol Intellectual Property Crime Coordinated Coalition (IPC3): Europol's IPC3 is a public-sector counterpart that the IACC works with under an MOU signed in 2016. It coordinates cross-border IP enforcement in Europe and is an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a commercial competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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