A-CAPP CENTER

Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection

We are an organization housed at Michigan State University and founded in 2009.

The A-CAPP Center identifies and examines the complex issue of trademark counterfeiting from a practical, actionable, academic nexus/viewpoint, working collaboratively with brand protection practitioners and communities worldwide.

OUR THREE PILLARS

Research

We strive to be the global leader in the production and dissemination of impactful research and scholarship in the areas of brand protection, product counterfeiting and trade in illicit goods.

Education

Our education program pursues cutting edge research projects, shares new solutions, and provides thought leadership in the area of brand protection.

Outreach

We provide thought leadership and share information on new solutions to brand protection challenges through various outreach activities, including providing resources, hosting and attending events, collaborative partnerships, and speaking engagements.