The European Parliament is for the first time ever set to vote for EU-wide criminal penalties – including imprisonment – for crimes breaching intellectual property rights
...the European Parliament on Wednesday narrowly approved legislation that would impose stiff jail sentences and fines on counterfeiters of drugs, toys and other goods
Japan and the United States will cooperate on the early creation of a new treaty aimed at forming an international effort in cracking down on counterfeit goods
Malaysia is moving to boost and protect intellectual property rights with plans for a 5 billion ringgit (US$1.4 billion; €1.2 billion) fund and a special court for disputes, reports said Saturday.
the United States Trade Representative (USTR) noted that Thailand continues to suffer from widespread commercial Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) counterfeiting and piracy
Zambia joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Intellectual Day here Thursday with the government saying it will intensify the fight against the problem of piracy and counterfeiting.
Knock-off sellers will receive a blow to their business if fashion designers get their way and the U.S. government passes their bill to copyright clothing designs.
Germany's highest judicial court on Thursday ruled that the German branch of the Internet auctioneer eBay must try to prevent attempts to sell fake Rolex watches on its website.
Ohio University will restrict students' use of peer-to-peer file sharing programs on its campus computer network amid a crackdown on illegal sharing by the music recording industry
The State Duma will examine plans to stiffen penalties for manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit pharmaceuticals Friday, one of the sponsors of the proposed bill said Thursday
