On April 3rd, President Trump released a memorandum (see Memorandum on Combating Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods) calling for improved efforts by government agencies and a coordinated approach between government and private industry in the fight against counterfeit and pirated goods.
Pointing specifically to third-party marketplaces, the memorandum asserts that existing efforts are to be expanded to address the scale, scope, and consequences associated with the sale of counterfeit goods. However, a lack of comprehensive data regarding the trafficking of counterfeit goods on such third-party marketplaces is cited as an obstacle to overcome.
The memorandum issues a call for the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Commerce to consult with IP rightsholders, third-party intermediaries, and other stakeholders to collect such data in order to develop a deeper understanding of how third-party marketplaces contribute to and benefit from the sale of counterfeit goods. Further, the Administration seeks to learn what controls and methods have been successfully implemented by third-party marketplaces to curb the trafficking of counterfeit goods.
This data is to be utilized in the development of a report to be issued to the Administration within 210 day of the memorandum’s issuance – a deadline of October 30th, 2019.
To learn how BCGuardian may be able to help your firm collect and/or analyze data responsive to the Trump Administration’s request for data regarding the trafficking of counterfeit and pirated copies of your goods, please contact Michael Candore at m.candore@bcguardian.com.
Mike works with rightsowners to develop creative solutions to meet brand and content protection objectives, frequently mining or building and analyzing unconventional datasets to provide insights into the scope and sources of piracy. His work regularly requires him to engage with clients, government agencies, domestic and international investigative firms, web hosts, and online marketplaces to achieve desired results.
Prior to his role at BCGuardian, Mike developed brand and content protection initiatives at Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP for some of the most respected names in content. During his time at O+Z, Mike earned his MBA from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business.
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