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06SAOPAULO55
2006-01-19 18:51:00
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Consulate Sao Paulo
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IPR Advocacy Efforts Pay Dividends

Tags:  KIPR ETRD KJUS BR 
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DEPT FOR WHA/BSC AND EB/TPP/IPE
STATE PASS TO USTR FOR MSULLIVAN
STATE PASS TO USPTO/OLIA
USDOC FOR 4332/ITA/MAC/WH/OLAC/JANDERSEN/ADRISCOLL/MWAR D
USDOC FOR 3134/ITA/USCS/OIO/WH/RD/DDEVITO/DANDERSON/EOL SON
NSC FOR SUE CRONIN

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KIPR ETRD KJUS BR

SUBJECT: IPR Advocacy Efforts Pay Dividends

REFTEL: A) 05 Sao Paulo 1181, B) 05 Sao Paulo 1307,

C) 05 Sao Paulo 1400

UNCLAS SAO PAULO 000055

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR WHA/BSC AND EB/TPP/IPE
STATE PASS TO USTR FOR MSULLIVAN
STATE PASS TO USPTO/OLIA
USDOC FOR 4332/ITA/MAC/WH/OLAC/JANDERSEN/ADRISCOLL/MWAR D
USDOC FOR 3134/ITA/USCS/OIO/WH/RD/DDEVITO/DANDERSON/EOL SON
NSC FOR SUE CRONIN

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KIPR ETRD KJUS BR

SUBJECT: IPR Advocacy Efforts Pay Dividends

REFTEL: A) 05 Sao Paulo 1181, B) 05 Sao Paulo 1307,

C) 05 Sao Paulo 1400


1. Summary: In response to sustained Consulate advocacy efforts,
Sao Paulo Governor (and possible PSDB presidential candidate)
Geraldo Alckmin launched an Interagency Committee to Combat
Piracy (CICP),which will improve coordination among local, state
and federal copyright piracy enforcement officials in Brazil's
wealthiest and most populous state. This initiative follows
recent high-profile raids on Sao Paulo's most notorious outlets
for pirated goods; these actions were also prompted by persistent
Consulate lobbying of government officials. End Summary.


2. At a well-attended signing ceremony on January 13, Governor
Alckmin noted that the CICP will be responsible for the planning
and development of a statewide anti-piracy policy, identifying
key industries, principal products, primary producers (in and
outside of Brazil),smuggling and transportation routes, and key
organizations involved in distribution of pirated goods. The
CICP's responsibilities will also include developing the state's
anti-piracy education campaign and creating a mechanism for
police to exploit anonymous tips about piracy. The CICP has been
charged with opening a dialogue and maintaining a relationship
with domestic and international institutions that fight piracy.
Participating state agencies include the Governor's staff, the
State Prosecutors' Council and the Secretariats of Justice,
Public Security, Finance, Employment, Culture, and
Science/Technology and Economic Development. The CICP will meet
three times a year to discuss state policies and to evaluate
implementation.


3. In his remarks to an audience of some 200 prominent business
and political leaders, as well as major media outlets, Governor
Alckmin declared: "This is a statewide issue and needs to be
dealt with at all levels of government, the business sector, and
civil society. Today we are establishing the workforce that can
move this great effort forward." He also reviewed Sao Paulo
state's 2005 anti-piracy successes, noting that 1,396 raids were
conducted, 3,261 police investigations were opened, and 165
criminals jailed. Additionally, the state seized 3 million CDs
and DVDs, 44 million counterfeit toys, and 22 millions
counterfeit tennis shoes and watches.


4. Comment: Consulate General Sao Paulo's persistent efforts
with state and local governments to beef up anti-piracy measures
are starting to produce results. In meetings with state and
local government leaders in southern Brazil, CG and other
consulate officers have urged the creation of state and local
agencies like the CICP, which is modeled after a similar council
established in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul (Refs A
and B). Also as a result of Consulate advocacy efforts, Sao Paulo
city and state officials pressed federal officials to launch
recent raids on some of the city's most notorious outlets for
pirated goods (Ref C). State and government officials, along
with private sector organizations, including the Motion Picture
Association and other industry leaders, have expressed
appreciation and recognized the critical role the Consulate
played in bringing about these successes. End Comment.