Masterclass
Topic: Intellectual Property Rights, Protection and Enforcement
Monday 30 June 2025
9.00 - 10.45am
Online event - A teams link will be issued to those registered before the event
North West Fraud Forum are continuing their masterclass program with our next online event. We are delighted to welcome speakers from the Anti-Counterfeit Group, and IP House.
AGENDA
8.50
Online meeting join time
9.00
Welcome and Introduction
9.05
Matt Knowles, ACG Intelligence and Strategic Initiatives Manager, Anti-Counterfeit Group
Sub-topics:
09.50
Comfort Break
09.55
Joseph Cherayath, VP Online Enforcements and Alliances, IP House
Case Study: Collaborating with Law Enforcement to Combat Digital Piracy
Case Study: The rise of return fraud and intelligence gathering
10.40
10.45
End
SPEAKERS BIOS
Matt Knowles, ACG Intelligence and Strategic Initiatives Manager - Anti-Counterfeit Group
Matthew spent 16 years with Trading Standards, undertaking varied roles including Accredited Financial Investigator, Senior Investigator and Team Manager, before becoming a private contractor specialising in IP crime in Camden and Manchester, and undertaking project work for National Trading Standards and the IPO. Matthew holds a Masters in Counter Fraud, Counter Corruption and Intelligence, and his research thesis focused on counterfeiting in Strangeways, Manchester. Matthew’s ACG role includes collating brand member intelligence to identify physical and online threats, building strong relationships with and working closely with stakeholders to develop appropriate preventive strategies. Matthew is also Chair of the National Markets Group, a public/ private sector initiative with a primary aim to protect UK physical markets and consumers from counterfeiters.
Joseph Cherayath, VP Online Enforcements and Alliances,IP House
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