ENFORCEMENT
IPR theft is ever-increasing.
A host of IT-enabled crimes across the spectrum such as hacking and viruses, cyber-smuggling and identity theft are also growing.
Forefront of the U.S. response to global IP theft and enforcement of its international trade laws.
The IPR Center brings together 21 partner agencies, consisting of 17 key federal agencies, Interpol, Europol and the governments of Canada and Mexico in a task-force setting.
Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section
U.S. law enforcement response emphasizing international cooperation and capacity building with foreign law enforcement partners.
Intellectual Property Rights⁄Cyber Crimes
Works to ensure U.S. policy remains consistent and focused with an emphasis on long-term planning and capacity building.
Helps strengthen IPR criminal enforcement globally including through training and technical assistance to combat IPR piracy⁄theft, cybercrime, identity theft, and smuggling of counterfeit goods.
Helps create strong IPR laws and specialized high tech anti-crime units.