S 2677 · in committee · significant

A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

What this bill does

The bill expands U.S. Customs and Border Protection's authority to share information about suspected counterfeit or pirated goods with intellectual property owners.
Trademark and copyright owners, online marketplaces, shipping companies, and other trade parties involved in importing goods are affected.
The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment with no specified appropriation or cost mechanism.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How would expanding CBP's ability to share suspected counterfeit information with IP owners affect the balance between protecting businesses and preserving privacy for importers and shipping companies?
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Which stakeholders—trademark owners, online marketplaces, or shipping companies—would benefit most from this information sharing, and who might face unintended consequences?
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What evidence exists that increased information sharing will meaningfully reduce counterfeiting compared to CBP's current enforcement tools?

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