Anti-Piracy Program
International Copyright Protection Committee
The International Copyright Protection Committee (ICPC) manages the anti-piracy programs and related efforts of the AAP by identifying specific countries and territories for action to protect existing markets and expand new market potential. The ICPC conducts enforcement actions and educational efforts around the world, working closely with U.S. and foreign government officials to ensure adequate protection of intellectual property for book and journal publishers. The ICPC also reviews draft copyright laws and proposed amendments to insure that book publishing interests are protected, and provides statistics on sales losses due to piracy for inclusion in the annual report prepared by the International Intellectual Property Alliance for the U.S. government. AAP directs policy efforts as needed worldwide, focusing most intensely on active enforcement territories and key markets such as India. Enforcement efforts are more targeted and are currently underway in the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, S.A.R., Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
For more information contact:
Patricia Judd
pjudd@publishers.org
202-220-4541