MOKENA, Ill. – Oct. 17, 2013 – The
organizers of the Automotive
Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) have issued a new policy statement,
“Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights at AAPEX,” for exhibitors at this
year’s event. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at
the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
AAPEX
organizers have a zero tolerance policy toward intellectual property (IP)
infringement and will work with exhibitors to resolve legitimate violation
claims. Violating exhibitors face potentially severe consequences, which may
include closing an exhibitor’s booth and a ban from future AAPEX shows, as well
as the loss of seniority privileges.
The Intellectual
Property Statement includes a general background of AAPEX and intellectual
property issues at the event. This policy also provides an overview of the IP
Review Process, a mechanism by which exhibitors can issue complaints regarding
potential infringement with AAPEX Management.
AAPEX Management
and its IP Counsel will be available during AAPEX from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting
Monday, Nov. 4 through Nov. 7 to receive and investigate intellectual property
complaints at AAPEX. AAPEX welcomes any exhibitor concerned about a potential
infringement to make use of this exhibitor service.
AAPEX Management urges all AAPEX exhibitors
to develop year-round protection and enforcement programs for their
Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and to utilize the IP Review Process to
protect their intellectual property during AAPEX. AAPEX also recommends that
exhibitors consult with an attorney experienced in the field of preserving and
protecting IPRs.
To review the AAPEX Intellectual
Property Statement, please visit http://www.aapexshow.com/2013/public/Content.aspx?ID=3089&sortMenu=103007.
AAPEX represents the $477 billion global motor vehicle
aftermarket, and is jointly sponsored by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers
Association (AASA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
For more information, please visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.
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