Protection of IPR includes policies that strengthen CBP authority over seizures at the border – the government uses the two terms interchangeably
Wright and Gianopolous 21 [Nancy Wright is director of the Government accountability office, Kimberly Gianopolous is managing director of the Government accountability office, Government accountability office, Protecting Intellectual Property, March 31, 2021, https://www.gao.gov/protecting-intellectual-property#:~:text=Infringement%20of%20intellectual%20property%20rights%20through%20the%20illegal,activities%20to%20enhance%20enforcement%20of%20intellectual%20property%20rights.]
Infringement of intellectual property rights through the illegal import and distribution of counterfeit goods harms the U.S. economy and can threaten the health and safety of consumers. U.S. agencies have undertaken various activities to enhance enforcement of intellectual property rights. For instance, U.S. Customs and Border Protection leads efforts to stop imported counterfeit goods at the border. However, the agency needs to do more to evaluate the results of its activities and determine if it should share additional information with the private sector.