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Trademark Counterfeiting, Product Piracy, and the Billion Dollar Threat to the U.S. Economy (Hardcover)

by Paul R. Paradise (Author) "Most people have never heard of the term, although they may be familiar with names such as imitation, knockoff, replica, look-alike, counterfeit, and fake..." (more)
Key Phrases: antipiracy program, counterfeit cassettes, counterfeit garments, United States, New York, Hong Kong (more...)

From Library Journal
In today's high-tech world, pirates no longer roam the seas in search of bounty. Instead, they work all over the world, misusing official trademarks, peddling inexpensive "knock-offs" of well-known brands, and selling inferior counterfeit products (all of which resulted, in 1995, in an estimated $200 billion loss to the U.S. economy). Paradise, a freelance electronics, law, and entertainment journalist, here collects articles (many previously published) on global piracy. In one, he delivers a fascinating first-hand account of the U.S.-China trade dispute and the negotiations that prevented a U.S. trade embargo against China; in another, he focuses on a private investigator working to counter the counterfeiters. A chapter on the impact of cyberspace nicely updates this otherwise disjointed assortment of stand-alone pieces. As geopolitical barriers to trade are increasingly dismantled, this book will continue to be a useful reference for law or business collections.ADale F. Farris, Groves, TX
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
As geopolitical barriers to trade are increasingly dismantled, this book will continue to be a useful reference for law or business collections.Library Journal

Paradise's knack for organization and precision in research served him well for his new book a comprehensive collection of counterfeiting history, impact and methods as well as a wealth of anecdotal information.Current

In short, while this book provides a starting point for those seeking extensive analysis of intellectual property issues, it also would be a valuable resource for practitioner who want to insure that they will not miss relevant issues that may be outside the scope of their primary expertise.The Trademark Reporter

This work is an important resource.Entertainment and Sports Lawyer

A must read by any student of, or investigator concerned with the theft of intellectual property rights.Focus International

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