A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

This bill would broaden and tighten how information about suspected intellectual property (IP) violations in U.S. trade is shared among government agencies and private parties. It amends Section 628A of the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that information be shared only when there is a reasonable suspicion of violation (not just a generic “suspect”). It expands what can be shared to include not only merchandise but also related packing materials and shipping containers, and it broadens who can receive nonpublic information about the merchandise. Specifically, it allows sharing with online marketplaces and other market platforms, express consignors, freight forwarders, and any other entity involved in sale or importation, as well as information provided to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It also adds a category allowing the Commissioner to designate additional parties with an interest in the merchandise to receive information. These changes aim to enhance enforcement against IP violations in trade by increasing information flow across the supply chain and enforcement partners.