34 USC 30104 - Improved investigative and forensic resources for enforcement of laws related to intellectual property crimes

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§ 30104.

Improved investigative and forensic resources for enforcement of laws related to intellectual property crimes

(a)

In general

Subject to the availability of appropriations to carry out this subsection, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall, with respect to crimes related to the theft of intellectual property—

(1)

ensure that there are at least 10 additional operational agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation designated to support the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice in the investigation and coordination of intellectual property crimes;

(2)

ensure that any Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property Crime Unit in the Department of Justice is supported by at least 1 agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (in addition to any agent supporting such unit as of October 13, 2008) to support such unit for the purpose of investigating or prosecuting intellectual property crimes;

(3)

ensure that all Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property Crime Units located at an office of a United States Attorney are assigned at least 2 Assistant United States Attorneys responsible for investigating and prosecuting computer hacking or intellectual property crimes; and

(4)

ensure the implementation of a regular and comprehensive training program—

(A)

the purpose of which is to train agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the investigation and prosecution of such crimes and the enforcement of laws related to intellectual property crimes; and

(B)

that includes relevant forensic training related to investigating and prosecuting intellectual property crimes.

(b)

Organized crime plan

(c)

Authorization

(Pub. L. 110–403, title IV, § 402, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4272.)

cite as: 34 USC 30104