National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center -- responding to global IP theft/enforcing intl trade laws. Following, RTs and links ≠ endorsement

Arlington, VA
Joined March 2012
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As digital pirates evolve, so must our response. This week, DOJ's #ICHIP & @HSI_HQ hosted cyber & IPR experts from 🇺🇾 🇵🇪 & 🇦🇷 for advanced digital crime scene & digital evidence training thanks to support from @StateINL @DOJCrimDiv’s #OPDAT #CCIPS xitter.cf/usembassyMVD/status/16…
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AAG Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. delivers the keynote address at the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center Summit, discussing the importance of intellectual property protection and the critical work performed by the @IPRCenter and federal law enforcement.
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@HSI_Dallas IPR group in collaboration with @CBP seized nearly 5,000 counterfeit handbags, jewelry, and apparel bearing registered trademarks of Louis Vuitton, Prada, Fendi, Chanel, Gucci, and others. Report IP theft at Iprcenter.gov
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@HSI_Dallas IPR group’s collaboration with @CBP and the Elm Ridge Police Department results in seizure of over 5,785 counterfeit trade marked items. Had the merchandise been authentic, it had an estimated MSRP of $4.3 million. To report IP theft visit iprcenter.gov/
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2/13, Cincinnati CBP stopped a shipment w/ 56 counterfeit championship rings & a mini Lombardi Trophy. The shipment was heading to a home in Amarillo, TX. W/ the Super Bowl over, the NBA & NHL in full swing & MLB on the horizon, consumers need to be careful & watch out for fakes.
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@HSI_Dallas & @AmarilloPD recently seized over 13,000 counterfeit items estimated worth $16 million from a shady business for trademark infringement. During this holiday season, shoppers should be wary of deals that seem too good to be true. newschannel10.com/2022/11/23…
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Port of Vicksburg/Jackson, MS officers seized an express consignment arriving from Dubai containing 130 counterfeit items bearing multiple protected trademarks worth $446,860.00. CBP continues to seize imports of counterfeit & pirated goods to protect US commerce. @CBP @IPRCenter
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A shipment of 600 counterfeit Cartier Love Rings, arriving from Hong Kong & heading to Jeffersonville, IN, were seized by Cincinnati CBP for violating trademark laws. The 164 white gold, 206 yellow gold, & 230 pink gold rings had a MSRP of $1.04 million had they been genuine.
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Cincinnati CBP intercepted 149 pieces of counterfeit designer jewelry: 108 Cartier Juste Un Clou earrings, 3 Cartier Juste Un Clou rings, & 38 Cartier Juste Un Clou bracelets. The items were arriving from Hong Kong & were heading to Miami. If they were real, the MSRP was $519K.
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Phillies fans! Watch out for fake merchandise and tickets during the World Series. Here's a new warning from Homeland Security➡️ cbsn.ws/3DGkoQX
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Don’t be tricked this #Halloween! Avoid purchasing counterfeit decorative contact lenses which have been known to cause serious eye damage. @HSI_SanAntonio encourages you be safe and look for legitimate sources to purchase your lenses #PublicSafety @IPRCenter
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Chicago CBP seized over 350 counterfeit designer items including: shorts, sweatpants, jackets, wallets, socks, earrings, necklace, bracelets, headbands, & hairclips from designers like LV & Chanel. These were all going to a residence in St. Louis, & if real, had a MSRP of $231K.
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“Counterfeiters will sell fake clothes, merch & tix to prey on unsuspecting fans during postseason prof sporting events like the NLCS.” said SAC Plantz. “Check out to learn about HSI & partners targeting those who seek to make turn a profit." ice.gov/news/releases/hsi-sa…
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Would you want to wear these near your eyes? Wisconsin CBP seized a shipment last night that violated FDA’s Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act. Officers seized 200 pairs of Bratz Beauty Kollection False Eyelashes arriving from China. These were heading to a residence in Milwaukee.
National IPR Center retweeted
Approaching the holiday season, shoppers should do their research & know they are purchasing a legit item. Last night Louisville CBP stopped 1,000 counterfeit Gucci earrings from reaching consumers. The shipment from Hong Kong was going to a residence in Little Rock, AK.
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