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JAF Association for Intellectual Property Protection

Protecting intellectual property in the automotive industry

JAF brings together rightsholders, distributors, professional organisations and public authorities to combat counterfeit products, illegal software and other intellectual property infringements in the automotive sector.

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Our mission

The aims of the Association

The Association promotes the protection of intellectual property and industrial property rights relating to products and services used or distributed in automotive commerce, repair and maintenance.

Our work covers professional literature, software, databases, automotive parts, diagnostic equipment, instruments and other technical products. We seek to reduce infringements through prevention, alternative enforcement and cooperation with the competent authorities.

Our ultimate objective

To protect rightsholders, legitimate businesses and consumers, while contributing to safer vehicle repair and safer road transport.

What we work for

Our principal objectives

01

Protection of intellectual property

Promoting the lawful use and distribution of protected works, software, databases, automotive parts, diagnostic equipment and technical publications.

02

Prevention and awareness

Developing social and professional awareness of intellectual property rights and supporting activities that prevent infringements.

03

Professional cooperation

Coordinating cooperation among members, rightsholders, professional organisations and other beneficiaries.

04

Effective enforcement

Helping to formulate and apply traditional and alternative methods of intellectual property enforcement.

05

Cooperation with authorities

Supporting inspections, investigations and enforcement actions through professional consultation and technical assistance.

06

Consumer and road safety

Reducing the use of counterfeit parts, illegal diagnostic tools and unreliable software that may endanger consumers and road users.

How we operate

The three pillars of JAF

01

Prevention

  • Professional training
  • Conferences and workshops
  • Press and media events
  • Exhibitions and conventions
  • Awareness campaigns
  • Interactive games, quizzes and competitions
02

Alternative enforcement

  • Internet monitoring
  • Online investigations
  • Removal of illegal online content
  • Test purchases
  • Consultation with rightsholders
  • Mediation and out-of-court agreements
03

Traditional enforcement

  • Initiating inspections with authorities
  • Participation in cooperative raids
  • Professional consultation for authorities
  • Identification of counterfeit products
  • Support for seizures and investigations
  • Cooperation in criminal proceedings
Knowledge and awareness

Prevention through education

Training

Education for professionals and future specialists

JAF provides copyright and intellectual property training for technical examiners, vocational-school students, university students, teachers and automotive professionals.

4,000+technical examiners reached through copyright training
Conferences

Professional knowledge-sharing

We organise conferences and training programmes for authorities, prosecutors, judges, vehicle importers, professional organisations and law-enforcement professionals.

3–4one-day professional conferences organised annually
Public awareness

Media and public events

JAF presents the dangers of counterfeiting through press events, technical publications, online campaigns and the public disposal of counterfeit products.

Nationalcoverage through television, radio and online media
Institutional cooperation

Working together with public authorities

JAF develops and strengthens cooperation with the Hungarian authorities responsible for intellectual property enforcement, tax and customs inspections, consumer protection, transport oversight and criminal investigations.

National Tax and Customs Administration
Hungarian Police
National Transport Authority
Hungarian National Anti-Counterfeiting Body
Consumer Protection Authorities
Enforcement in practice

From online monitoring to cooperative raids

1

Monitoring

Online marketplaces and other platforms are monitored for counterfeit products, cracked software and illegal databases.

2

Verification

Following consultation with rightsholders, JAF may organise test purchases and document suspected infringements.

3

Intervention

We initiate takedowns, mediation or authority action, depending on the nature and seriousness of the infringement.

4

Resolution

Our aim is to stop the infringement, protect the rightsholder and, where appropriate, achieve a lawful out-of-court settlement.

Membership

Advantages of joining JAF

Membership provides professional representation, enforcement support and access to an established network of rightsholders, industry organisations and public authorities.

Professional recognitionGreater visibility through media events and public activities.
Proven experienceMore than a decade of measurable enforcement results.
Online enforcementCommission-based takedowns of counterfeit and illegal content.
Authority cooperationProfessional consultation in matters affecting rightsholders.
Alternative resolutionPreparation of out-of-court agreements and mediation solutions.
Technical assistanceSupport in identifying and seizing counterfeit automotive products.
Work with us

Join the protection of innovation and road safety

Together we can create a more transparent, lawful and safer automotive market.

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