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USTR Requests Comments for 2026 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public input for its 2026 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. - Government buyer: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) - Purpose: Request for information to identify online and physical markets involved in substantial copyright piracy or trademark counterfeiting - Special focus on high-quality counterfeit trademark goods (superfakes/superclones) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Requirements for comment submissions: - Market names, domain names, ownership, and geographic areas - Volume and types of counterfeit/pirated goods - Economic harm, enforcement actions, and risk to public health or safety - Review conducted under the Special 301 program and the Trade Act of 1974 - Comments must be submitted electronically via Regulations.gov - No products or services are being procured; this is an information-gathering initiative to inform the annual Notorious Markets List

Description

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) requests comments to identify online and physical markets for inclusion in the 2026 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The list highlights markets that engage in or facilitate substantial copyright piracy or trademark counterfeiting. The 2026 focus includes issues related to high-quality counterfeit trademark goods known as superfakes or superclones. Comments are invited to provide detailed information about such markets to assist in the review process.

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