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Rep. Israel Calls on Congress to Pass Counterfeit Drugs Legislation Amid Concerns About Fake H1N1 Medications

By admin - Posted on October 19th, 2009

FDA issues warning to consumers to avoid purchasing flu drugs online; WHO says counterfeit drugs are a $35 to $40 billion a year industry

October 16, 2009 -- Huntington, NY – On Friday, Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) called for Congress to act on his legislation, the Counterfeit Drug Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.2726) – also known as Tim Fagan’s Law, amid warnings about counterfeit drugs related to the H1N1 virus. Websites selling fake Tamiflu and other purported flu treatments are proliferating and preying on fears of the H1N1 virus. » read more »

U.S. Department of Justice Promotes International Network to Combat Intellectual Property Crime

By admin - Posted on March 12th, 2009

Approximately 100 Participants from 14 Countries Attending Second IP Crimes Enforcement Network Conference in Bangkok

March 11, 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND – Building upon the successes of earlier efforts, the U.S. Department of Justice today announced the opening in Bangkok of a regional conference of approximately 100 key law enforcement and industry officials from more than a dozen nations with the goal of strengthening international cooperation in fighting large-scale intellectual property crimes. » read more »

U.S. Draft Law Would Toughen Penalties Against Counterfeit Goods

By admin - Posted on May 15th, 2007

United States expanding overseas intellectual property training programs

14 May 2007 -- Washington -- Violations of intellectual property rights not only deprive legitimate businesses of millions of dollars and undercut innovation but often pose serious threat to human safety and health, says U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales. » read more »