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City of London Police
The City of London Police (CoLP) is the United Kingdom's national lead force for fraud and works with partners across the globe to protect the UK from economic crime and to bring offenders to justice. CoLP also hosts the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), an operational team combatting criminals who infringe trademark and copyright legislation which is funded by the UK Intellectual Property Office. CoLP disrupt criminals by suspending websites and restricting the flow of money to their operators. Working with law enforcement agencies in the UK and across the world to arrest criminals and bring them to justice, their work spans the production, importation and sale of counterfeit goods and the illicit streaming of television, film, music and published work."
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Seal
Seal for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Steve K. Francis
Mr. Steve Francis is the Assistant Director for Global Trade Investigations Division with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Director of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center.
Lobby of National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
Lobby of National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
IPR Center hosts agreement signing to combat forced labor
The IPR Center and Grace Farms Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which outlines how they will work together to share expertise through meetings and trainings. The goal will be to improve criminal investigations and communication networks that can lead to successful prosecutions of perpetrators engaged in labor trafficking.
Operation Intangibles 1
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 2
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 3
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 4
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 5
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 6
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 7
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 8
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 9
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 10
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 11
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 12
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 13
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 14
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 15
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Operation Intangibles 16
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center as well as CTAM, the industry marketing organization, announced a multi-layered partnership designed to strengthen innovation and collaboration within the organizations’ collective content protection efforts, Sept. 16.
Steve K. Francis
Assistant Director, HSI Global Trade Investigations Division Director, National IPR Coordination Center
Matthew C. Allen
Mr. Matthew Allen is the Director of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center.
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National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center. IP Protect - An outreach initiative supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.
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“Amazon welcomes the IPR Center’s partnership in holding counterfeiters and bad actors accountable, and we look forward to building on our long-standing relationship to protect customers and ensure a trusted shopping experience.” Dharmesh Mehta, Amazon vice president, customer trust and partner support.
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Collaboration & Coordination. Protect intellectual property rights. Leveraging the experience of partner agencies.
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Safeguarding America's Health and Safety. Protecting U.S. citizens, combatting IP theft.
FY 21 Impact
FY 21 Impact. Intellectual Property Theft and Commercial Fraud. 1,122 Cases initiated. 388 Criminal Arrests. 155 Indictments. 100 Convictions. 2,651 Seizure Incidents. $822.3 Million MSRP of IP Theft/Comm Fraud Seizures.
IPR Mission Statement
Combat Illicit Trade. Secure American competitiveness by protecting American innovation and supply chains. Protect Public Safety. Prevent the sale and importation of dangerous counterfeit products. Building Lasting Partnerships. Public and private partners join forces to combat IP theft and illicit trade.
James R. Mancuso
James R. Mancuso - Director, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination CenterDirector, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
Brandon Lord
Brandon Lord - Deputy Director, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
Angel Villagrana - Portrait
Angel Villagrana Customs Trade Officer @Customs & Border Protection “Stopping the importation of counterfeit goods in the U.S. is a crucial team effort between the major sporting leagues and the IPR Center.” We know that #TrueFansKeepItReal
Bill Hardy - Portrait
Bill Hardy National Program Manger @Homeland Security Investigations Counterfeit sports merchandise is more than just a knockoff that saves the fan a few dollars. Those few dollars could turn into a criminal stealing your financial information and spending thousands. We know that #TrueFansKeepItReal
Fake Merchandise Estimation - Infographic
39,000 jobs in wholesaling and 280,000 retail jobs paying over 13.6B in wages and benefits to workers Were lost because of counterfeit production
Top 5 Counterfeit Items - Infographic
Top 5 counterfeit items 1. Jerseys 2. T-shirts 3. Hats 4. Jewelry 5. Other Memorabilia
Counterfeit Estimate Total - Infographic
While estimates vary, the total amount of counterfeit goods sold each year comes in at around $1.7T-$4.5T (This figure is between/or more than the Nominal GDP of Japan, Germany, India, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Canada, Italy, Brazil, and Australia, separately. Fake Merchandise, real consequences. Nominal GDP: Nominal Gross Domestic Product is the total market value of all goods and services produced in a country’s economy over a given period. Unlike other GDP measurements, nominal GDP is not adjusted to account for prices changes for inflation and deflation
Operation Team Player - Partners
Our partnership with major sports leagues through “Operation Team Player” is a collaboration protecting sports fans from the real consequences of fake sports merchandise.
HSI at Super Bowl LVI - Inspection
HSI special agents conduct Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) enforcement activities in a mall in Arizona prior to Super Bowl LVII. A number of retail establishments were making and selling their own unlicensed NFL and Super Bowl LVII merchandise, which is illegal.
Operation Team Player - 2024 Live Press Conference
Operation Team Player - Anti-Counterfeiting Press Conference - Live 3:00pm - Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Rachel Cartwright
Supervisory Special Agent Rachel A. Cartwright is the Unit Chief of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Economic Crimes Unit, which encompasses all Intellectual Property Rights matters.
