Sint Maarten’s First Annual Anti-Counterfeiting & Intellectual Property Conference is currently taking place at the Simpson Bay Resort today, The conference is the result of the Honorable Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson’s effort to activate awareness of the manufacturing and trade of counterfeit products as a high-priority item for the Ministry of Justice. Additionally, the conference forms part of the Ministry’s efforts in creating a resilient anti-counterfeiting strategy for St. Maarten together with DISOSA Brand Protection Services. A panel of industry experts, brand representatives, and Intellectual Property lawyers from around the world, as well as local and international stakeholders, are currently discussing how counterfeiting and the infringement on intellectual property rights significantly harm the viability and stability of an economy. Register today to secure your attendance on Friday, September 30th at www.ministryofjustice.sx/events