About us

The German Anti-Counterfeiting Association (APM) has been active since 1997 as cross-industrial alliance in the protection of intellectual property.

APM is a joint initiative by the German Association of Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), the Federation of German Industry (BDI), and the German Brands Association.

Well known companies from different sectors participate in APM for conditions, in which innovative activities can develop and count on effective protection.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property describes absolute rights on intangible goods.

Among others these are the intellectual property rights such as the copyright and the right to a name, the trademark-, patent and utility-patent rights as well as the design right.