About Abac-Baan

Belgian Association Anti-Counterfeiting

A non-profit organization which defends the interests of IP right holders. Founded in May 1995 by several holders of esteemed trademarks, victims of counterfeiting in Belgium and Luxembourg. 100 brands are represented covering luxury goods, cosmetics, common consumer goods, clothing, sports equipments, leather goods, perfumes, toys,…

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Brands represented
Fake products stopped in 2020
Our team

Meet our
dedicated team

A small but fiercely dedicated team ensure the daily operations of the Abac-Baan npo.

Roland De Meersman

Managing Director

Roland is Managing Director of the association. He holds a degree of Benelux and European Trademark & Design mandatory (EUIPO). Besides his lobbying and management duties he files the complaints in criminal cases with the public prosecutor.

Isabelle

Anti-Counterfeiting Administrator & Office Manager

Isabelle has been a member of the staff for more than 10 years . She files the Applications for Customs Action, she fulfills the function of Office Manager, she is in charge of all contacts with customs and assists the Managing Director.

Hasna

Anti-Counterfeiting Administrator & Financial Expert

Hasna is the financial expert of the association. She is in charge of the recovering department.

The board

Meet our
Counsel

Edwin KAT

President

Roland DE MEERSMAN

Managing Director

LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER

LACOSTE

HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SOC. EUROPÉENNE

PROCTER & GAMBLE

DELVAUX

PUMA SE

Our partners

We work in close colaboration with several organisations