Cologne original

“No Copy! – Pro Original” is the name of the initiative that has been designed to curb the infringement of industrial property rights at trade fairs in Cologne. Mobile control groups will be active in the halls at the International Hardware Fair/Practical World, checking any suspicious circumstances and confiscating exhibits if appropriate. An action and advice centre will be set up in Hall 10.1 to provide assistance to exhibitors seeking help in this context. All those involved expect the action to act as a deterrent in the medium term. The No Copy initiative is working in close cooperation with the appropriate authorities, especially customs.