special301

Special 301 is an annual review process which starts with the submission of public comments to USTR in mid-February and USTR announcing its decisions on April 30. It is a major trade tool in fighting international copyright piracy -- a scourge which continues to cause an estimated $30-$35 billion in annual losses to the U.S. copyright industries (this estimate excludes losses due to internet piracy). Aggressive action under Special 301 by USTR has been essential in stemming the tidal wave of losses in U.S. jobs and competitiveness that have threatened one of our country's most productive and fastest growing economic sectors. Special 301 and its leverage are a full time process for the copyright industries which work with local private sector representatives, U.S. government officials, and U.S. Embassy officials to address and resolve copyright problems in scores of countries.

To see IIPA's 2007 statistics please click here.

To see the IIPA's February 11, 2008 press release regarding IIPA's recommendations to USTR, please click here.

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Other previous reports are available by clicking on their titles below.

International Intellectual Property Alliance: 2007 Special 301 Report (submitted February 12, 2007)

International Intellectual Property Alliance: 2006 Special 301 Report (submitted February 13, 2006)

International Intellectual Property Alliance: 2005 Special 301 Report (submitted February 11, 2005)

International Intellectual Property Alliance: 2004 Special 301 Report (submitted February 13, 2004)

International Intellectual Property Alliance: 2003 Special 301 Report (submitted February 14, 2003)

International Intellectual Property Alliance: 2002 Special 301 Report (submitted February 15, 2002)

International Intellectual Property Alliance: 2001 Special 301 Report (submitted February 16, 2001)