Changes to the processing of applications for action related to IPR enforcement – electronic applications for action to become mandatory in 2024

In future, applications for action (AFAs) in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 must be submitted electronically to Finnish Customs through the IP Enforcement Portal (IPEP) developed by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Representatives and right holders have been able to use IPEP since December 2021. The transition phase is now coming to an end, and the use of electronic AFAs (eAFAs) will become mandatory during 2024.

Start using IPEP now

Finnish Customs recommends that representatives and right holders operating in Finland start using IPEP without delay to ensure a smooth transition.

Through IPEP, you can submit new AFAs, make changes to earlier AFAs and make requests for time limit extension.

Within Finnish Customs, the processing of AFAs will be transferred from Intelligence and Analysis to Customs Control on 11 December 2023.

More information:
Read more about eAFAs on the European Commission's website: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Transition to the mandatory use of electronic Applications for Action (eAFAs) coming to an end (europa.eu)
General information about counterfeit products and monitoring related to them: Counterfeit products
ipr.decisions(at)tulli.fi