Whitened House Teams With Media Companies To Warn Against Unlicensed Merchandise

Federal government authorities revealed today a number of TV, radio, print, andInternetpublic-service advertisements thatlink bogus goods including unlicensed movies and music with greater crime, lostjobs, and child labor.Intellectual property crimes “are not victimless,” Attorney General Eric Holder stated, callingthem “a significant and growing threat” to economic and national security. “With holiday shopping season now here, these details could not be striking the airwaves in a appropriate time.” One TV ad, created with the aid of MTV Systems, shows a lady picturing the misery she could create from purchasing an illegal DVD. The saying: “It’s not just a couple of dollars. … Be aware of real cost. Don’t buy fakes.” Another TV place produces an example between illegal music downloads and NY subway riders stealing tips in the guitar situation of singer-songwriter Addie Brownlee. Radio and print advertisements reinforce the theme that “you possess the energy” to prevent IP thievery. Most also direct individuals to the web site for that National Crime Prevention Council’s “Get Real” campaign. Other agencies supporting the campaign range from the Office from the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.