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| Jun 26, 2026 | Cincinnati CBP’s operation ‘Protect the Pitch’ intercepts counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026™ merchandise | CINCINNATI — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Cincinnati conducted an operation “Protect the Pitch,” focusing on Intellectual Property Rights infringing shipments of wearing apparel, footwear, and other items that depict prote... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Officers at Houston seaport seize more than $6 million in counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 Merchandise | HOUSTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Area Port of Houston/Galveston Trade Enforcement Team today announced they have seized athletic wear, soccer balls, toys, sunglass cases, counterfeit Apple products, and perfume... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | CBP Miami Seizes Over 16,000 Counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026™ Jerseys | MIAMI, Fla – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Miami announced today the seizure of 8,400 counterfeit Nike soccer jerseys, valued at a domestic total of $252,000 and a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $840,000. This sig... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | U.S. Law Enforcement Assists Bulgarian Law Enforcement in Taking Down Three of the Largest Piracy Sites in The European Union | The U.S. government executed seizure warrants against three U.S.-registered internet domains of commercial websites allegedly engaged in the illegal distribution of copyrighted works.
The coordinated law enforcement operation targeted onlin... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 2 nights, 5 shipments, over $25 million in counterfeit jewelry | Louisville CBP seizes rings, earrings, bracelets, & necklaces
LOUISVILLE, Ky—On June 19 and June 20, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized five shipments containing a total of almost 2,200 pieces of counterfei... |
| May 6, 2025 | 1 shipment 243 fake designer watches worth over $6 million seized by CBP officers in Chicago | CHICAGO--This past weekend U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from the Chicago Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team (A-TCET) stationed at a Cargo Examination Station near Chicago O’Hare International Airport inspected a... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | The Shifting Landscape of Entertainment: Honors and Setbacks | The entertainment industry is a vibrant tapestry, woven with threads of creativity, policy, and innovation. Recently, two significant events have captured the spotlight: the Motion Picture Association (MPA) Awards and the abrupt cancellatio... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | The 2025 MPA Awards: Celebrating Creativity and Advocacy in Film | The Motion Picture Association (MPA) is set to honor key figures in the film industry at its 2025 MPA Awards. This event is more than just a ceremony; it’s a celebration of creativity, advocacy, and the power of storytelling. The MPA shines... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | The Spotlight on Creativity and Controversy: A Tale of Two Stories | The world of entertainment is a double-edged sword. On one side, we have the glitz and glamour of awards and recognition. On the other, we face the shadows of crime and controversy. Two recent stories encapsulate this duality: the Motion Pi... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | The Evolution of Cinema and Advertising: A Tale of Recognition and Innovation | The world of cinema and advertising is a vibrant tapestry, woven with creativity, policy, and technology. In 2025, two significant events highlight this dynamic landscape: the MPA Awards honoring key figures in the film industry and the str... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Venus Williams Steps Up: A New Era for Walking and Wellness | In a world where screens dominate our lives, the simple act of walking often gets lost in the shuffle. Enter Venus Williams, a tennis champion turned wellness advocate, who is now stepping into the spotlight as an investor and ambassador fo... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 2025 MPA Awards to Honor "Wicked" Director, Key U.S. Lawmakers, and IPR Center | MPA Recognizes Chu with Creator Award, Sens. Thune and Coons and Rep. Issa with Industry Champion Awards, and IPR Center with Creative Protector Award
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Motion Picture Association today announced ... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $1.4M in Fake Sports Merchandise Seized by Cincinnati CBP | CINCINNATI – Last month leading up to Super Bowl LIX, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized 85 shipments containing over 4,000 pieces of counterfeit sports merchandise and memorabilia. If the merchandise—whi... |
| Dec 21, 2024 | $18 Million in Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets & Watches seized by Louisville CBP | LOUISVILLE, Ky— In two days, last week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville seized four shipments containing 962 pieces of counterfeit designer watches, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. The items were deemed t... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | CBP and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urge Back-to-School Shoppers to Beware of Counterfeits | Annual Shop Smart campaign educates consumers to keep Americans safe
WASHINGTON— As families welcome a new school year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are sharing tips for consumers to avoid counte... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Three Shipments Yield Fake Luxury Merchandise and Jewelry with an MSRP of over $1.2 Million | SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the San Juan Field Office intercepted and seized three shipments containing counterfeit luxury brand merchandise, including jewelry and sunglasses, with a combined Manuf... |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Law enforcement cracking down on Super Bowl counterfeits | Las Vegas — On the hunt for Super Bowl fakes, Homeland Security Investigations agents swept through Las Vegas over the past few days, seizing 4,600 football forgeries and counterfeits in hours, worth nearly $1 million.
"I think annuall... |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Laredo CBP, HSI officials advise Christmas gift shoppers to avoid counterfeit, dubious origin goods that pose consumer safety, U.S. economic security risks | LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations officials gathered at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge for an illustrative event to advise the public through local media this holiday season to avoid buying... |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Los funcionarios de Laredo CBP y HSI aconsejan a los compradores de regalos navideños que eviten productos falsificados y de origen dudoso que representan riesgos para la seguridad del consumidor y la seguridad económica de EE. UU. | LAREDO, Texas – Funcionarios de Investigaciones de Seguridad Nacional y Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU. se reunieron en el Puente del Comercio Mundial de Laredo para un evento ilustrativo para aconsejar al público a través de los... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | CBP, HSI Cautions on the Real Dangers of Counterfeit and Prohibited Goods Ahead of Holidays | SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - In advance of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations joined Tuesday to caution the public about the real dangers of purchasing goods that may be counter... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | CBP, U.S. Chamber of Commerce promote safe, authentic shopping this holiday season | Agencies team up to help consumers shop smart during the holidays
WASHINGTON – As the holiday shopping season approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is again teaming up with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to empower consumers to... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | MPA & IPR Center Tackle ‘Holiday’ Piracy With New PSA Campaign | In recent years copyright holders have tried many things to dissuade the public from visiting pirate websites.
Simply stating that piracy is illegal doesn’t appear to work very well, so this type of messaging often tries to appeal to other ... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1,421 Pairs of Earrings Worth almost $900,000 Intercepted by Louisville CBP | LOUISVILLE, Ky— Monday night, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville inspected a shipment containing a trove of earrings that were deemed to be counterfeit by CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise, the agency’s ... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | Fake Luxury Watches Worth Over $1.2 Million Intercepted by CBP at LAX | The Counterfeit Watches Were Seized During a Period of Five Weeks
If genuine, the seized watches would have had an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,294,500.
LOS ANGELES— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) o... |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 24 hours 2,400 pieces of counterfeit jewelry worth over $4.41M seized by Louisville CBP | LOUISVILLE, Ky–-In 24 hours, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville seized three shipments of jewelry for bearing counterfeit designer trademarks while attempting importation into the United States.
On April 3, two ... |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Norfolk CBP Officers Revoke Stadium Pass of Rocky Top Fans | NORFOLK, Va. - Fans of the Tennessee Volunteers might not be in the mood to sing their famed victory song, Rocky Top, after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 101 scale models of Neyland Stadium in Norfolk on Monday. CBP off... |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Philadelphia CBP Seizes Nearly $200K in Counterfeit Auto Parts from China | PHILADELPHIA - Automotive repairs can be costly. Consumers might try to save a few bucks by buying cheaper parts online or by hiring a mechanic who offers to do the repair work at less than market value. But that decision could be even more... |
| Mar 23, 2023 | CBP Chicago Stops Counterfeits that May Fund Organized Crime | CHICAGO–At the Chicago O’Hare’s International Mail Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted two shipments containing a total of 354 counterfeit designer products on March 20.
Both parcels were arriving from Thai... |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Norfolk CBP Officers Seize Over $700K in Counterfeit Designer Brand Clothes, Shoes, Purses | NORFOLK, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $700,000 in counterfeit designer brand name clothes, purses, scarves, sneakers and other items in Norfolk, Va., on March 16.
CBP officers initially examined the shipment... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | CBP Intercepts Counterfeit Stamps | DALLAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport seized 4,080 counterfeit U.S. postage stamps.
The fraudulent stamps were discovered after CBP officers inspected packages that were manifested a... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Indianapolis CBP Stops 3 Shipments Filled with Counterfeits in 5 Days Had These Been Genuine, They Would Have Been Worth Nearly $265K | INDIANAPOLIS— As Valentine’s Day approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) warns consumers to make sure they’re getting their loved ones the real deal instead of knock-off goods. From January 26-31, CBP officers in Indianapolis s... |
| Dec 10, 2022 | CBP & HSI at JFK Warning the Public About Counterfeit Ahead of the Holiday Season | JAMAICA, N.Y. — On December 8, 2022, U.S.
JAMAICA, N.Y. — On December 8, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in New York hosted a joint media event highlighting counterfeit goods. Just i... |
| Sep 17, 2022 | Over $10 Million in Fake Cartier and various Jewelry Seized in Cincinnati | CINCINNATI— Last week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 3 shipments containing counterfeit jewelry, most of which were Cartier bracelets. One shipment alone would have been worth over $8 million had the bracelets bee... |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Norfolk, VA CBP Officers Intercept Bob Marley and Joker Fakes | NORFOLK, Va. – You can fool some people sometimes, but you can't fool all the people all the time. And you certainly can’t fool U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers when it comes to importing counterfeit consumer goods.
On Tuesday, C... |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Norfolk, VA CBP Officers Seize nearly $2 Million in Counterfeit Diabetic Socks Destined to Loudoun County, VA | NORFOLK, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News, Va., certainly do not suffer from cold feet when it comes to enforcing intellectual property rights laws, especially not after they just se... |
| Dec 6, 2018 | A Patent Dispute Tests the Administration’s National Security Resolve | Experts in the technology industry are closely watching the Apple–Qualcomm litigation, in which the phone and computer designer has charged the chip-making firm of anticompetitive behavior and the chip maker has retaliated with multiple wor... |
| Aug 1, 2014 | Feds Receive Requests to Shut Down The Pirate Bay | There is no doubt that copyright holders repeatedly press the authorities to take action against The Pirate Bay.
So, when a Pirate Bay-related Freedom of Information request was sent to Homeland Security’s National Intellectual Property Rig... |
| World Cup Piracy Crackdown Shows Limits of Domain Seizures, MPA Pushes Site Blocking | Operation Offsides was the largest sports piracy crackdown ever carried out during a single event.
From the start of the FIFA World Cup through the final, U.S. authorities and their partners seized more than 1,000 domains, while close to 2,... |
| U.S. Government Seizes Dozens of Pirate Sports Streaming .Dev Domains | Earlier this month, U.S. authorities quietly initiated a new round of domain name seizures, targeting dozens of pirate sports streaming sites.
The timing of the law enforcement actions coincided with the Super Bowl, presumably to establish ... |