The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), together with associations representing other sectors of the U.S. copyright industry, who collectively constitute the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA), today submitted extensive comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in connection with the "Special 301" provision of U.S. law. Under "Special 301," USTR is required to identify those countries that deny adequate and effective protection to U.S. intellectual property. – Top40-charts.com

Dominant Social Theme: Steal intellectual property and you are thief as surely as if you robbed a bank.