Basically, the bill provides us with an additional tool by creating a system trademark and copyright owners will use to inform us that they own those rights.
Our officers inspect commercial shipments crossing our borders on a daily basis. They can even inspect shipments that contain items likely to be counterfeit. If we believe that the goods could be counterfeit, the bill will make it possible for us to check whether the trademark owner has submitted a request for assistance and to share the samples with the companies so they can seek legal recourse. In addition, the bill will give the Border Services Agency the authority required to detain the shipment while the trademark owner is appearing before the courts, defending their rights.