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Why Should I Protect My Intellectual Property?

Piracy, counterfeiting and the theft of intellectual property assets pose a serious threat to all American businesses. Exporters face unfair competition abroad, non-exporters face counterfeit imports at home and all businesses face legal, health and safety risks from the threat of counterfeit goods entering their supply chains.