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The Cornerstone Report

Safeguarding America Through Financial Investigations

Volume VI: No. 1 • January 2009

New Center Boosts Intellectual Property Investigations

The ICE-led National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) is the U.S. government's latest weapon in the fight against violations of intellectual property rights (IPR) laws.

Located in Crystal City, Va., the multi-agency IPR Center is responsible for coordinating a unified U.S. government response regarding IPR enforcement issues, with participation from ICE and other federal agencies. The IPR Center serves as a fusion point for intelligence on IPR violations from other government agencies, industry, transportation providers and others. IPR Center partners employ a three-pronged approach of investigation, interdiction and outreach in the fight against IPR crime.

ICE is committed to protecting U.S. financial systems by proactively addressing vulnerabilities that undermine our economic security. The growing threat to industry, the American public and our economy associated with IPR violations has been the catalyst for a partnership between government and industry. ICE encourages anyone with information regarding possible IPR violations to call (866) IPR-2060 or go to www.ice.gov to submit a report electronically.