Electronic processing of applications for action related to IPR enforcement as of 3 October 2024

As of 3 October 2024, applications for action (AFAs) related to IPR enforcement in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 must be submitted to Finnish Customs electronically in the IP Enforcement Portal (IPEP). 

Representatives and right holders have been able to use IPEP since December 2021. The transition phase is now ending, and the use of electronic AFAs (eAFAs) is mandatory as of 3 October 2024.

Provisions regarding this matter can be found in Article 5.6 of Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 and in the amendment to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1352/2013, which enters into force on 3 October 2024.

More information: eAFA(at)tulli.fi