The Deal With Beijing
Tougher enforcement of China’s anti-piracy laws and broad access for U.S. movie makers and music publishers to Chinese markets are highlights of the U.S.-China trade accord. The agreement calls for:
* Comprehensive enforcement of China’s intellectual property protection laws, including formation of powerful interagency task forces empowered to raid pirate factories.
* A six-month “special enforcement period” beginning March 1, with sweeping crackdowns on counterfeiters of U.S. movies, recorded music, computer software, etc.
* A longer-term plan for protection of intellectual property, with a focus on computer software.
* Tougher penalties, including loss of business licenses and criminal prosecutions for serious offenders.
* Tighter customs enforcement at China’s borders.
* An immediate halt of all exports of counterfeit goods from China.
* Clearer rules and more access to China’s enforcement system.
* Dropping all import restrictions on U.S. audiovisual works.
* Joint ventures to distribute U.S. works in China, replacing counterfeit goods.
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