U.S. Intensifies Intellectual Property Enforcement to Combat Sports Piracy Ahead of 2026 Global Events
Robust IP protections and federal operations target counterfeit merchandise and illegal sports streaming, safeguarding economic interests and consumer safety
As global sports events draw massive audiences, the U.S. government and industry stakeholders are ramping up intellectual property enforcement to counteract piracy and counterfeit goods. The 2025 USTR Notorious Markets List highlights the escalating threat of illegal sports broadcasts and counterfeit merchandise, whic…