Customs investigate over 65,000 IP-related cases

Based on the preliminary statistics from the General Administration of Customs, in 2009, the customs departments detained 65,192 batches of goods suspected of IPR infringement, adding up to 181,000,000 pieces with a value of 370,000,000 yuan.

From June 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, the customs departments in the nation launched special campaigns on IPR protection in mail delivery and express tunnels. During the special campaigns, customs officials captured 37,784 batches of infringing goods, amounting to 2,619,600 pieces valuing at 61,945,000 yuan.

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