U.S. registers gains regionwide in battle against the piracy of intellectual property

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The US achieved significant gains in its fight against intellectual property rights (IPR) piracy in Asia. Its most important achievement was a commitment from China to strictly enforce IPR laws under threat of trade sanctions. These gains are due to US Trade Representative's strict enforcement of the Special 301 trade statute, which classifies IPR violators each year according to the gravity of their offenses. The Business Software Alliance also produced a list of Special 301 classifications. China and Indonesia are categorized as priority countries, while India, South Korea and the Philippines are in priority watch list, the next lower category.

United States, Prevention, International relations, Asia, United States foreign relations

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China may deter investors by mishandling IPR issue

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A recent study released by the Semiconductor Industry Assn. suggests that China should strengthen intellectual property rights protection if it wants to attract more foreign capital and technology. In the semiconductor industry in particular, many top firms are considering plans to set up operations in China but these plans could be discarded if such technology transfers prove to be too risky. China needs foreign investment and technology to upgrade its own fledgling semiconductor industry.

Semiconductors and related devices, Semiconductor Devices, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, China, Semiconductor industry, Foreign operations, Reports, Semiconductor Industry Association

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Colony looks to satisfy U.S. concerns with copyright laws, more enforcement

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UK Gov. Chris Patten assured the US that Hong Kong will create and strictly enforce laws against piracy and the protection of intellectual property rights to prevent becoming the channel for pirated goods from China, which is considered as the world's piracy haven. Among other things, Hong Kong will beef up its customs service by providing it with resources to intercept the entry of pirated goods to the territory.

Hong Kong, Copyright

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