Should the Senate let Customs share more information on suspected intellectual property violations in trade?
A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. (S. 2677)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection could share more information, including nonpublic marketplace and shipping data, with parties affected by suspected trademark and copyright violations in imports.
- Lets CBP ask any appropriate party with an interest in the merchandise for help, not just specified persons
- Adds images and information on packing materials and shipping containers to what CBP can share
- Lets CBP act on reasonable suspicion instead of suspicion