By William New, Intellectual Property Watch
The United States Trade Representative’s office today released its second report in a year on markets it has labeled “notorious” based on unofficial comments it has received. The report identifies physical and internet-based marketplaces around the world that may be hotbeds for the sale of intellectual property infringing goods.
Among the alleged major problem markets are several in China, though USTR said some Chinese companies like search engine Baidu have been removed from the list for the efforts they have made to address piracy. A range of other countries, from Russia to Canada, are mentioned as well.
“The Notorious Markets List identifies selected markets, including
ones on the Internet, that are reportedly engaged in piracy and
counterfeiting, according to information submitted to the Office of the
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in response to a request for comments,”
USTR said. “These are marketplaces that have been the subject of
enforcement action or that may merit further investigation for possible
intellectual property rights infringements.”
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