The Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act in the Global Context

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The Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act of 1996 is a U.S. law aimed at combating counterfeiting. This article provides a global perspective on the issue, comparing the Act's provisions with similar laws in other jurisdictions. A comparative analysis is presented, highlighting the differences in approaches between the European Union, Asia-Pacific Region, and other countries. The U.S. Act is found to be comprehensive and punitive, but its effectiveness is called into question in a global marketplace where counterfeiting activities are increasingly global in scale.