Grassley Raises Awareness of Anti-Counterfeiting Efforts

Statement

Senator Chuck Grassley, Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and co-chair of the Congressional Trademark Caucus, led the Senate in passing a resolution designating July as National Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Education and Awareness Month. The resolution also recognizes the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Lanham Act which laid the foundation for modern trademark protection and to protect consumers from counterfeit products.

"Trademark-related crimes are growing rapidly and the devastating effects are far-reaching. These crimes impact not only whole industries, but economies as well where experts estimate that losses could be in the billions for any given industry. This is in addition to the health concerns with counterfeit products, and the financial boon that terrorists reap from selling imitation goods," Grassley said. "Increased education and awareness efforts are critical to helping to put a stop to counterfeit activity."

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