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That is where the Stop Online Piracy Act comes in. This bill focuses not on technology, but on preventing those who engage in criminal behavior from reaching directly into the U.S. market to harm American consumers. We cannot continue a system that allows criminals to disregard our laws and import counterfeit
This document summarizes and analyzes Title I of H.R. 3261, the “Stop Online Piracy Act,” which would create new causes of action against a wide range of Internet sites for facilitating copyright or trademark infringement.
Oct 26, 2011 · Stop Online Piracy Act - Authorizes the Attorney General (AG) to seek a court order against a U.S.-directed foreign Internet site committing or facilitating online piracy to require the owner, operator, or domain name registrant, or the site or domain name itself if such persons are unable to be found, to cease and desist further activities ...
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) was a proposed United States congressional bill to expand the ability of U.S. law enforcement to combat online copyright infringement and online trafficking in counterfeit goods.
Stop Online Piracy Act The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), H.R. 3261, is intended to address the legitimate and growing problem of international intellectual property infringement, piracy and counterfeiting through new and expanded enforcement mechanisms and criminal penalties.
Oct 26, 2011 · The Stop Online Piracy Act ( SOPA) was a controversial United States bill introduced by U.S. Representative Lamar S. Smith (R-TX) to expand the ability of U.S. law enforcement to combat online copyright infringement and online trafficking in counterfeit goods.
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Nov 30, 2012 · This paper examines the stakeholders and processes surrounding the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT-IP Act (PIPA), particularly the events which led up to the Internet blackout protests in January.
