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  • 03.11.2024

    International case shines spotlight on HSI’s new environmental crimes unit

    Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents assigned to the newly created Wildlife and Environmental Crimes Unit (WECU) have been recognized for their cooperation and support of an investigation that has led to sanctions against two companies - one in Russia and one in the Central African Republic (CAR) - for their efforts in advancing Russia’s nefarious activities in the CAR.

  • 03.11.2024

    Sentencing scheduled in counterfeit airbag case

    WASHINGTON – A retired auto mechanic in Memphis, Tennessee faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to charges of trafficking counterfeit airbags and causing a dangerous item or forbidden explosive to be placed onto a commercial aircraft.

  • 03.07.2024

    Major greenhouse gas smuggling investigation leads to first U.S. criminal arrest

    WASHINGTON – An environmental enforcement operation conducted cooperatively between Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has led to the first criminal arrest in the United States on charges of smuggling potent greenhouse gases into the U.S.

  • 02.07.2024

    IPR Center seizes over $28M in counterfeit sports merchandise ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

    LAS VEGAS – Today, the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) announced the seizure of approximately 94,000 counterfeit sports-related items during the past year, worth an estimated $28.1 million during a joint press conference with the National Football League (NFL).

  • 12.08.2023

    Holiday Shopping Tips

    The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPRCenter) wants to remind everyone that all consumers should have an enjoyable shoppingexperience free from counterfeit or stolen goods or pirated streaming content.

  • 11.16.2023

    National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center Launches Pre-Holiday Anti-Piracy Public Service Announcements

    IPR Center Partners with MPA to Produce PSAs that Tackle Seasonal Increase in Digital Piracy.

  • 10.30.2023

    IPR Center, MLB warn Phoenix and Dallas fans of fake merchandise, tickets during 2023 World Series

    WASHINGTON –As the 2023 World Series presented by Capital One gets underway this week, fans are heading to Phoenix and Dallas to support their favorite teams and purchase officially licensed gear and memorabilia. With high demand for merchandise during this year’s World Series, the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center), including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), joins MLB in cautioning fans to be on the lookout – both online and offline - for counterfeiters attempting to sell unauthorized, knock-off products and tickets.

  • 09.28.2023

    International law enforcement officials join forces to educate NFL fans on potential hazards of purchasing counterfeit merchandise during 2023 NFL London Games

    LONDON — The  U.S. National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit in London have teamed up with the NFL to protect fans from buying counterfeit merchandise and apparel during the 2023 NFL London Games.

  • 02.09.2023

    IPR Center, NFL partner to prevent fake sports-related merchandise from reaching fans ahead of Super Bowl LVII

    PHOENIX –The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) announced the seizure of approximately 180,000 counterfeit sports-related items, worth an estimated $22.7 million during a joint press conference with the National Football League (NFL).

  • 12.20.2022

    IPR Center launches partnership to address counterfeit drugs

    WASHINGTON – The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) has announced a new partnership between Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Pharmaceutical Security Institute (PSI) to combat illicit pharmaceutical trade and protect patients from the health and safety threats posed by counterfeit medications.

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