Federal Register #USTR2026-0529

USTR Requests Public Comments for 2026 Notorious Markets List Review

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is soliciting public comments to support the 2026 Notorious Markets List review. - Purpose: Identify online and physical markets that reportedly engage in or facilitate substantial copyright piracy or trademark counterfeiting. - Special Focus: 2026 review emphasizes high-quality counterfeit trademark goods, referred to as superfakes or superclones. - Submission Requirements: - Market names, domain names, and ownership details - Geographic location and types/volumes of counterfeit or pirated goods - Economic harm estimates and impact on U.S. right holders - Information on enforcement actions and cooperation with right holders and law enforcement - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is a request for information to inform intellectual property enforcement and policy development. - No OEMs, vendors, or product quantities are specified.

Description

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) requests comments to identify online and physical markets for inclusion in the 2026 Notorious Markets List, which highlights markets involved in substantial copyright piracy or trademark counterfeiting. The 2026 focus includes issues related to high-quality counterfeit trademark goods known as superfakes or superclones. Comments must be submitted by October 7, 2026, and should provide detailed information about the markets and the nature of the counterfeiting or piracy activities. The notice aims to encourage cooperation between market operators, right holders, and enforcement officials to address intellectual property infringement.

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