special301

Special 301 is an annual review process led by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. U.S. trade law ("Special 301") requires an annual review of intellectual property protection and market access practices in foreign countries. Effective 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 April 30, 2010 press release, on the USTR 2010 Special 301 report, click here.
To view USTR's 2010 Special 301 report, click here.
IIPA's chart of USTR’s April 30, 2010 "Special 301" decisions is available by clicking here. These charts reflect final 2009 country data on business software piracy that IIPA has received from its member, the Business Software Alliance (BSA).
To view the IIPA's March 3, 2010 statement during the Special 301 hearing, please click here.
To see the IIPA's February 18, 2010 press release regarding IIPA's recommendations to USTR, please click here.

Please click on the image of the cover below to view IIPA's report in its entirety.

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

International Intellectual Property Alliance: 2009 Special 301 Report (submitted February 17, 2009)

International Intellectual Property Alliance: 2008 Special 301 Report (submitted February 11, 2008)

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)