Over the past few years, the number of counterfeit and pirated goods entering into the U.S. market has continued to increase. Last year alone, U.S. Customs made over 24,000 seizures of intellectual property rights (IPR) infringing goods. Counterfeiting and piracy affect nearly every industry, as counterfeit goods ranging from clothing, shoes, personal care products, electrical equipment, electronics, computers, pharmaceuticals, toys, automotive equipment and more. Stealing the intellectual property of businesses and entrepreneurs who provide authentic products is not a victimless crime. Wh
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