Numerous politicians are speaking out against the ACTA Convention, and that already several weeks before the voting takes place in the European Parliament. Trade associations and industry take a stance against the latter, and disapprove of withdrawing from the Anti-Piracy Convention. Dr. Holger Gauss, Attorney-at-Law specializing in Industrial Property, agrees with the stance taken by the industry, and considers ACTA a major milestone in combating product piracy. In his opinion, ACTA ensures that prosecution can be effected more quickly in transit countries.