Pub. L. 109-102, tit. V, sec. 597

combatting piracy of united states copyrighted materials

EnactedYear: 2005Length: 179 wordsOfficial source
combatting piracy of united states copyrighted materialsSec. 597. (a) Program Authorized.—The Secretary of State may carry out a program of activities to combat piracy in countries that are not members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), including activities as follows:(1) The provision of equipment and training for law enforcement, including in the interpretation of intellectual property laws.(2) The provision of training for judges and prosecutors, including in the interpretation of intellectual property laws.(3) The provision of assistance in complying with obligations under applicable international treaties and agreements on copyright and intellectual property.(b) Consultation With World Intellectual Property Organization.—In carrying out the program authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consult with and provide assistance to the World Intellectual Property Organization in order to promote the integration of countries described in subsection (a) into the global intellectual property system.(c) Funding.—Of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available under the heading “International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement”, $5,000,000 may be made available in fiscal year 2006 for the program authorized by subsection (a).
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