Help us protect Scotch Whisky
The SWA Legal Affairs team cannot visit every market worldwide. The team relies on information from the SWA's member companies, its international network of lawyers and investigators and members of the public to alert them to problems so that prompt legal action can be taken.
If you come across a suspicious product or you have concerns about whiskies on sale in any country, please contact us. Your help with the vital task of protecting Scotch Whisky is greatly appreciated.
The SWA's Legal Affairs team will need to know the identity and location of the seller of the brand you are concerned about. If possible, images of the products would be very helpful.
Take a look at our guide on how to spot fake Scotch Whisky, and how to contact the Scotch Whisky Association Legal Affairs team with details of suspicious products.
Help us protect Scotch Whisky news & commentary
Scotch Whisky Association appoints new legal counsel
Sophie Airth will join its award-winning legal team of five lawyers and two paralegals.
We are recruiting: Legal Counsel
The SWA is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal Affairs team.
SWA legal team toasts success in South Korea
In the first such case to use Scotch Whisky’s South Korean certification trade mark, which was granted in 2019, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has successfully stopped the sale of fake Scotch Whisky which misleads consumers and damages legitimate trade.
SWA secures GI protection for Scotch Whisky in the Philippines
Scotch Whisky has become the first UK product to be granted Geographical Indication (GI) status in the Philippines.
Scotch Whisky Secures Trademark Protection in Hong Kong
Scotch Whisky now has trademark protection in Hong Kong for the first time.
SWA Legal Team Toasts WTR Awards Success as Best Not-for-Profit Organisation
The Scotch Whisky Association's Legal Affairs team has won its third World Trademark Review award in five years.
Joint statement: SWA and Lyre's
Joint statement from the Scotch Whisky Association and Lyre's.
Joint statement with Macaloney Brewer & Distillers Ltd
A joint statement with Macaloney Brewer & Distillers Ltd
SWA legal team wins 'Team of the Year' award
The SWA has been recognised for its work to protect Scotch Whisky at an awards ceremony in Boston.
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Personal Investment in a Scotch Whisky Cask
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