In today's interconnected global economy, Anti-counterfeiting and Brand protection have become essential components of business strategy, legal compliance and consumer trust. The rapid expansion of digital marketplaces and cross-border e-commerce has created new opportunities for counterfeiters to exploit brand value making it increasingly challenging for rights holders to safeguard their intellectual property and reputation. The authentication and brand protection market size are expected to reach USD 4.91 billion by 2027 from USD 2.5 billion in 2021, at a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period. From litigation and supply chain security to online monitoring and consumer education, the focus of modern brand protection is not just reactive but increasingly preventive.

The '10^th Annual Anti-Counterfeiting and Brand Protection India Summit 2026' is a premier gathering of legal experts, brand owners, enforcement agencies, policymakers and technology providers dedicated to combating the escalating threat of counterfeiting in today's global and digital marketplace. The summit aims to foster collaboration, share actionable insights and showcase innovative strategies that safeguard intellectual property and preserve brand integrity. Designed to spark discussion and inspire action, the summit offers attendees an opportunity to engage with thought leaders, gain practical tools and form strategic partnerships.

• Turning brand reports into enforcement triggers: Building a raid ready counterfeit case file to support law enforcement by brand owners during raid operations
• Re-engineering trademark enforcement for AI-generated brand lookalike, synthetic endorsements and digital identity abuse
• Understanding cross border prosecution challenges: Common legal pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Battling fakes in the digital age: AI, deepfakes & the future of brand protection
• Cross regulatory brand protection strategy: Coordinating FSSAI, FDA, DGFT and customs complaints for maximum impact
• Prioritizing anti-counterfeit investments: How startups and new organizations can implement brand protection in stages as they grow
• Beyond trademark: Using competition law as an enforcement weapon against counterfeit networks
• Smart packaging system architecture: Integrating NFC, RFID, QR and blockchain for end-to-end product authentication

• Deep dive into the core pain areas faced and understand how the industry is dealing with the situation
• Get to know the global trends in anti- counterfeiting
• Be up to date with the amendments in the legal provisions
• Gain insight into the advanced technologies available in the market for anti- counterfeiting
• Discuss the strategies to protect your brand from infringers
• Meet and connect with stalwarts from across industries

• Safeguard your products and brand from counterfeiting- Establishing brand protection plans and understanding risks and ROI
• Understand what information you need to provide law enforcement to successfully stop the distribution of counterfeit and grey market goods
• Implement the latest and most effective tools and technologies to battle counterfeiters
• Implement effective investigative strategies to identify and monitor infringing activities
• Realign, reinforce and develop networks, meet with brand protection managers, directors of investigations, legal counsel, as well as law, enforcement officials who will discuss some of their recent successes and challenges in today's world
• Explore practical "hands on" approaches to protecting brands, customers and reputations online
• Forge partnerships by conducting one-to-one meetings with partners, and exhibitors to discuss your needs, opportunities, and challenges