EU-Multilateral Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

This procedure concerns the EU's participation in the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). ACTA aims to strengthen international cooperation and establish common rules to combat the infringement of intellectual property rights, particularly counterfeiting and piracy.

The agreement affects businesses and consumers by seeking to ensure a higher level of protection for intellectual property. It involves several non-EU countries and aims to facilitate trade while protecting creators and innovators.