How to Report Pirated Anime in the USA
Anime, according to TechTarget, "is a term for a style of Japanese comic book and video cartoon animation in which the main characters have large doe-like eyes" and "is the prevalent style in Japanese comic books or manga. " Anime, like many other forms of intellectual property, is vulnerable to piracy. If an act of piracy related to Anime is discovered or suspected, one should report it to the authorities. In the United States, one way a person can report it is by contacting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Visit the U.S. Department of Justice homepage to download a "Checklist for Reporting a Copyright Infringement or Counterfeit Trademark Offense" Form. To download this form, visit justice.gov/criminal/cybercrime/reportingchecklist-co-tm.pdf. The "Checklist for Reporting a Copyright Infringement or Counterfeit Trademark Offense" Form assists those reporting intellectual property crimes to provide adequate information required by federal agencies to conduct an investigation on an intellectual property crime.
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Download the "Checklist for Reporting a Copyright Infringement or Counterfeit Trademark Offense" Form, and then complete the form by hand, making sure to provide as much detail as possible concerning the anime piracy.
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Mail the completed "Checklist for Reporting a Copyright Infringement or Counterfeit Trademark Offense" Form via certified mail to: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 500 12th St, SW Washington, DC 20536.
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