IFPI welcomes ACTA signature

26th January 2012

Frances Moore, CEO of IFPI, today said:

"IFPI commends the EU and those Member States who signed the ACTA agreement today. ACTA will protect EU jobs and investment in creative content against counterfeiting and piracy in third countries. The treaty highlights the EU's ongoing support for intellectual property. We urge the European Parliament to complete the adoption process by giving its assent to the treaty."

For further information contact:
Daniel Friedlaender, IFPI European Office
Tel: +32 (0)2 511 9208