The PROTECT IP Act (S. 968) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (HR 3261 or “STOP Act”), which are currently moving through the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, are designed to protect U.S. rights holders and consumers against commercial, largely foreign websites that steal U.S. intellectual property. Both bills have broad, bipartisan support, and thus it is anticipated they will be combined, passed by both Houses, and become law. Let’s begin by establishing the reasons for this Congressional effort to better enforce intellectual property protection.
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