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USTR: Improvement with Overseas Piracy Sites, But More is Needed (CDSA)
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its annual report on “notorious markets” overseas engaged in online piracy of copyrighted content, and found both good and bad news to share.
The annual report highlights online and physical markets worldwide that are responsible for substantial copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting, and represent a serious threat to U.S. businesses.
“Intellectual property protects the contributions and livelihoods of the 40 million Americans whose jobs are supported by intellectual property-intensive and associated industries,” said U.S. trade rep. Michael Froman. “The theft we’re shining a light on today is detrimental not only to creators and inventors, but also to consumers, who may be deceived and even endangered by notorious markets engaging in counterfeiting and piracy.”
