Federal Register #2026-21681

ICE requests comments on electronic intellectual property violation reporting form

ICE is seeking public comments on an electronic form used to report suspected counterfeiting and intellectual property violations. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); the form supports the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center. - Notice purpose: ICE is requesting comments on an information collection, not seeking to purchase products or services. - Form: ICE Form 73-048, “Allegation of Counterfeiting and Intellectual Property,” under OMB Control Number 1653-0053. The voluntary electronic form lets members of the public, industry rights holders, trade associations, law enforcement, and government agencies submit reports and investigative leads. - Use of submissions: ICE and relevant partner agencies may review and analyze submissions, coordinate or deconflict leads, and consider potential investigative or enforcement action. - Estimated reporting burden: 23,318 responses, approximately five minutes per response, and 1,865 annual burden hours. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. No products, quantities, or part numbers are being requested.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is requesting comments on an information collection concerning allegations of counterfeiting and intellectual property violations. The electronic form allows members of the public, industry, law enforcement, and government agencies to report suspected violations and submit investigative leads to the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center. ICE uses the information for review, analysis, deconfliction, and potential investigative or enforcement response, including coordination with partner agencies. Responses are voluntary, and comments are accepted through December 22, 2026.

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