The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center — IPRCenter
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The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center — IPRCenter
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National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
Combating Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods: Report to the President of the United States
The Homeland Security Investigations-led National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center provided the backdrop for the release of a report on the state of counterfeit and pirated goods trafficking, and recommendations focused on protecting businesses and consumers with strategies aimed at achieving the President’s stated goals. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its first report pursuant to President Trump’s April 3, 2019, Memorandum on Combatting Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods. The first-ever report outlines a series of recommendations and actions that can be taken by both the federal government and industry partners to combat this illicit trade epidemic.
View Report
Operation Team Player
Operation Team Player
Anti-Counterfeiting Press Conference
Wednesday, February 8th, 3:00pm MST
Ivan J. Arvelo
IPR Center Director
Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership and Progress
For 25 years, the IPR Center has led the fight against global intellectual property theft and illicit trade. As we mark this milestone, we reflect on our achievements and look ahead to the challenges of the future. Join us in our continued mission to combat illicit trade, protect public health and safety, and build lasting alliances.
Read More
Protecting Public Health and Safety
Predatory and illegal intellectual property (IP) trade practices affect every aspect of our lives. The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) leads the U.S. government's response to stop global IP theft and enforce trade laws.
Comprised of federal agencies and industry experts, the IPR Center develops initiatives, coordinates enforcement actions and shares information related to intellectual property (IP) theft. It also stops predatory, illegal trade practices that threaten the public's health and safety, the U.S. economy and national security.
Learn More
By the Numbers
IP theft is not a victimless crime. Victims are American consumers, businesses, trademark holders and people who manufacture and sell legitimate products. Often, the illicit proceeds resulting from the sale of counterfeit or unlicensed products are funneled back to support a broad range of illegal crimes. Every day, the IPR Center works with industries and agencies to stop IP theft that threatens U.S. businesses, robs hardworking Americans of their jobs and negatively impacts the economy. From criminal arrests to the seizure of goods, the numbers tell the story.
Criminals sell pirated merchandise and counterfeit U.S. products around the globe. And, while it seems harmless to buy a knock-off purse, an inexpensive electronic device or cheaper medication, these trade practices threaten the public's health and safety, the U.S. economy and national security by introducing harmful and banned materials into counterfeit products and supporting illegal labor practices. The U.S. government created the IPR Center to stop predatory and illegal trade practices.
By bringing together domestic and international government agencies and private industry partners, the IPR Center presents a unified force to combat global intellectual property theft and enforce IP rights violations. The IPR Center was established to combat global IP theft and, accordingly, has a significant role policing the sale and distribution of counterfeit goods on websites, social media, and the dark web.
IP PROTECT
Learn how IP Project can help small businesses protect themselves from intellectual property theft, fraud and cyber-attacks.
If you represent a small business or organization wanting to learn more about IP Protect, please click on the button below.
More Information
RECENT NEWS
2026/04/08 07:41:00 UTC
IPR Center, RX360 join forces to target fake drugs, protect patients and supply chains
WASHINGTON —The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) and the International Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Consortium (Rx-360), a non-profit organization that brings together pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to enhance patient safety through stronger global supply chain security, integrity, and quality, today announced a new partnership to strengthen efforts against illicit pharmaceutical trade, protecting a vital sector of the U.S. economy and safeguarding public health.
Read Article →
2026/02/05 15:09:00 UTC
Super Bowl 60: Authorities intercept $33.4M in fake sports merchandise
SAN FRANCISCO — Federal law enforcement agencies today announced the seizure of more than 276,392 counterfeit sports items valued at $33.4 million MSRP following a nationwide crackdown on fake merchandise ahead of Super Bowl 60 in the San Francisco Bay Area. As fans from across the globe arrive for the championship game, Operation Team Player is working to keep counterfeit jerseys, sports related merchandise and tickets out of the hands of unsuspecting consumers.
Read Article →
2025/08/13 16:40:00 UTC
Veterans Affairs, IPR Center Partner to Protect Medical Supply Chain for Patients
WASHINGTON —The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Inspector General announced Operation Genuine Valor on Aug. 13, a multiagency initiative designed to protect the VA supply chain against the infiltration of counterfeit, unapproved, substandard and noncompliant medical devices, equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Read Article →
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MONTHLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER
IPRC CONNECTIONS
Subscribe to the Monthly Email Newsletter for the Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
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Quick Links
National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC)
Combating Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods: Report to the President of the United States
Trade | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)
The Truth Behind Counterfeits | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)
Guide to Brand Protection for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises – Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (msu.edu)
Wildlife Trafficking: Why battling this illicit trade is crucial | ICE
UL Research Institutes
Report IP Theft
To report violations of intellectual property rights, including counterfeiting, IP Theft and piracy, to the National IPR Coordination Center, click here.
More Information
Report COVID-19 Fraud
To report suspected illicit criminal activity or fraudulent schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, email
covid19fraud@dhs.gov
.
**The appearance of any non-federal entities and/or reference to vendors does not constitute, imply, or infer endorsement or sanction of their products or services by the IPR Center, DHS, or the federal government.
An official website of the United States government.
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.gov
A
.gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
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.gov
websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Home
What We Do
Partnerships
IP Protect
Newsroom
About
Contact Us
Report
National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
Combating Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods: Report to the President of the United States
The Homeland Security Investigations-led National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center provided the backdrop for the release of a report on the state of counterfeit and pirated goods trafficking, and recommendations focused on protecting businesses and consumers with strategies aimed at achieving the President’s stated goals. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its first report pursuant to President Trump’s April 3, 2019, Memorandum on Combatting Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods. The first-ever report outlines a series of recommendations and actions that can be taken by both the federal government and industry partners to combat this illicit trade epidemic.
View Report
Operation Team Player
Operation Team Player
Anti-Counterfeiting Press Conference
Wednesday, February 8th, 3:00pm MST
Ivan J. Arvelo
IPR Center Director
Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership and Progress
For 25 years, the IPR Center has led the fight against global intellectual property theft and illicit trade. As we mark this milestone, we reflect on our achievements and look ahead to the challenges of the future. Join us in our continued mission to combat illicit trade, protect public health and safety, and build lasting alliances.
Read More
Protecting Public Health and Safety
Predatory and illegal intellectual property (IP) trade practices affect every aspect of our lives. The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) leads the U.S. government's response to stop global IP theft and enforce trade laws.
Comprised of federal agencies and industry experts, the IPR Center develops initiatives, coordinates enforcement actions and shares information related to intellectual property (IP) theft. It also stops predatory, illegal trade practices that threaten the public's health and safety, the U.S. economy and national security.
Learn More
By the Numbers
IP theft is not a victimless crime. Victims are American consumers, businesses, trademark holders and people who manufacture and sell legitimate products. Often, the illicit proceeds resulting from the sale of counterfeit or unlicensed products are funneled back to support a broad range of illegal crimes. Every day, the IPR Center works with industries and agencies to stop IP theft that threatens U.S. businesses, robs hardworking Americans of their jobs and negatively impacts the economy. From criminal arrests to the seizure of goods, the numbers tell the story.
Criminals sell pirated merchandise and counterfeit U.S. products around the globe. And, while it seems harmless to buy a knock-off purse, an inexpensive electronic device or cheaper medication, these trade practices threaten the public's health and safety, the U.S. economy and national security by introducing harmful and banned materials into counterfeit products and supporting illegal labor practices. The U.S. government created the IPR Center to stop predatory and illegal trade practices.
By bringing together domestic and international government agencies and private industry partners, the IPR Center presents a unified force to combat global intellectual property theft and enforce IP rights violations. The IPR Center was established to combat global IP theft and, accordingly, has a significant role policing the sale and distribution of counterfeit goods on websites, social media, and the dark web.
IP PROTECT
Learn how IP Project can help small businesses protect themselves from intellectual property theft, fraud and cyber-attacks.
If you represent a small business or organization wanting to learn more about IP Protect, please click on the button below.
More Information
RECENT NEWS
2026/04/08 07:41:00 UTC
IPR Center, RX360 join forces to target fake drugs, protect patients and supply chains
WASHINGTON —The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) and the International Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Consortium (Rx-360), a non-profit organization that brings together pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to enhance patient safety through stronger global supply chain security, integrity, and quality, today announced a new partnership to strengthen efforts against illicit pharmaceutical trade, protecting a vital sector of the U.S. economy and safeguarding public health.
Read Article →
2026/02/05 15:09:00 UTC
Super Bowl 60: Authorities intercept $33.4M in fake sports merchandise
SAN FRANCISCO — Federal law enforcement agencies today announced the seizure of more than 276,392 counterfeit sports items valued at $33.4 million MSRP following a nationwide crackdown on fake merchandise ahead of Super Bowl 60 in the San Francisco Bay Area. As fans from across the globe arrive for the championship game, Operation Team Player is working to keep counterfeit jerseys, sports related merchandise and tickets out of the hands of unsuspecting consumers.
Read Article →
2025/08/13 16:40:00 UTC
Veterans Affairs, IPR Center Partner to Protect Medical Supply Chain for Patients
WASHINGTON —The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Inspector General announced Operation Genuine Valor on Aug. 13, a multiagency initiative designed to protect the VA supply chain against the infiltration of counterfeit, unapproved, substandard and noncompliant medical devices, equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Read Article →
See All News
MONTHLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER
IPRC CONNECTIONS
Subscribe to the Monthly Email Newsletter for the Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
Subscribe
Quick Links
National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC)
Combating Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods: Report to the President of the United States
Trade | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)
The Truth Behind Counterfeits | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)
Guide to Brand Protection for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises – Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (msu.edu)
Wildlife Trafficking: Why battling this illicit trade is crucial | ICE
UL Research Institutes
Report IP Theft
To report violations of intellectual property rights, including counterfeiting, IP Theft and piracy, to the National IPR Coordination Center, click here.
More Information
Report COVID-19 Fraud
To report suspected illicit criminal activity or fraudulent schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, email
covid19fraud@dhs.gov
.
**The appearance of any non-federal entities and/or reference to vendors does not constitute, imply, or infer endorsement or sanction of their products or services by the IPR Center, DHS, or the federal government.