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| − | The Protect IP Act, or PIPA is the US Senate's version of the [[Stop Online Piracy Act]] (SOPA) in the US House. | + | '''The Protect IP Act''', or PIPA is the US Senate's version of the [[Stop Online Piracy Act]] (SOPA) in the US House. |
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| + | == Overview == | ||
| + | In short, the '''Protect IP Act''' is a bill of legislation passed by the United States Senate grants the US attorney general greater accessibility to regulate web sites featuring pirated content and counterfeit goods. <ref> McDermott, E. "Managing Intellectual Property." London: 1 May 2011. Web. 30 November 2011.</ref> By restricting access to websites with counterfeit products or illegal content, the government hopes to promote integrity and ethical business practices by websites on the internet. This bill also allows the United States Department of Justice greater legal access to consider the ramifications of such illicit activities and punish websites participating in them. Theoretically, this legislation will help prevent the sale of counterfeit goods online, however in reality there were unforeseen consequences and issues we are now presently taking into consideration. <ref name="Ballard"> Ballard, M. "The Protect IP Act: A Powerful Tool, A Powerful Controversy." ''Mondaq Business Briefing.'' 22 June 2011. Web. 30 November 2011.</ref> | ||
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| + | == Controversy and Issues with the Protect IP Act == | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Stop Online Piracy Act]] | *[[Stop Online Piracy Act]] | ||
*[[Digital Piracy]] | *[[Digital Piracy]] | ||
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| + | == References & Citations == | ||
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Revision as of 23:10, 30 November 2011
The Protect IP Act, or PIPA is the US Senate's version of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the US House.
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Overview
In short, the Protect IP Act is a bill of legislation passed by the United States Senate grants the US attorney general greater accessibility to regulate web sites featuring pirated content and counterfeit goods. [1] By restricting access to websites with counterfeit products or illegal content, the government hopes to promote integrity and ethical business practices by websites on the internet. This bill also allows the United States Department of Justice greater legal access to consider the ramifications of such illicit activities and punish websites participating in them. Theoretically, this legislation will help prevent the sale of counterfeit goods online, however in reality there were unforeseen consequences and issues we are now presently taking into consideration. [2]
