The guidelines are being developed to provide OECD member countries (including the United States), online marketplace operators, and intellectual property (IP) rights holders with insights and best practices for local economies to enhance enforcement against counterfeit products found on online marketplaces. To obtain a copy of the OECD guidelines, please email your request to .

A public roundtable will take place on June 5, 2025. It will focus on stakeholders’ assessment of the OECD’s draft guidelines. The roundtable will be held at the OECD Washington Center located in Washington, D.C., with the option for virtual attendance. In-person registration closes on May 29, 2025. To register for the event or request to be a speaker, please visit the on the USPTO website.

The USPTO is also requesting written comments on OECD’s draft guidelines. The FRN outlines the comment process and provides a list of addressable topics for respondents.  The full text of the FRN is available in the .