The Challenge of Protecting Intellectual Property Abroad

October 24, 2009 by Anthony Vargas

Fake Viagra and More in Bangkok - Global Post

The large availability of customers in the global market comes at a price - those certain local markets that are willing to ignore the law for personal gain.  The Global Post reports on such market where patents and copyrights are difficult, if not impossible to enforce: Bangkok, Thailand where you can find not only pirated DVDs, imitation Gucci bags, and the usual sort of knock-offs, but you can also find imitation prescription drugs!

 

Most of the patents and copyrights violated are issued in the U.S. ... all of the pirating takes place abroad - far from the reach of U.S. law enforcement and courts' jurisdiction. This is the IP equivalent of an offshore banking account.

All of this pirating begs the question: what sort of mechanism is need to enforce international patent and copyright treaties. 

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