Legal/Privacy
July 19, 2011
By Rachel Lamb
The hubbub in Washington regarding the Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act still has some experts unclear as to whether or not law enforcement on counterfeit goods can do anything to stop the so-called cultural phenomenon.
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