Operation K.O.K.O. - Round IV

This program is authorized by the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (Intellectual Property Enforcement) (Pub. L. No. 113-6, 127 Stat. 198, 253) and informed by section 401 of Public Law 110-403, which authorizes the Department to provide funding to support state and local intellectual property enforcement efforts. The Intellectual Property Theft Enforcement Program is designed to provide national support and improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal criminal justice systems to address intellectual property criminal enforcement, including prosecution, prevention, training, and technical assistance. This program is generally informed by section 401 of Public law 110-403, which authorizes the Department to provide funding to support state and local intellectual property crime enforcement efforts.

The Mississippi Attorney General's Office (AGO) will use grant funds to expand and enhance Operation Knock Out Knock-Offs, which is a multi-year initiative that includes the following goals: (1) to reduce intellectual property (IP) crimes by assisting law enforcement efforts through intelligence sharing, investigative coordination, and increased tools for enforcement; (2) continue established collaboration among federal, state, and local task force members for both training and education; and (3) advance consumer safety by educating students, merchants, and the public regarding the dangers of IP crimes. To accomplish these goals, the AGO will work closely with task force members, as well as federal and private partners.

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