Read the Practicing International Management Case entitled "Pirates of Globalization" on page 103 of the text. Prepare responses to the four questions following the case:
1) What actions can companies and governments take to ensure that products cannot be easily pirated? Be specific.
2) Do you think that the international business community is being too lax about the abuse of intellectual-property rights? Are international companies simply afraid to speak out for fear of jeopardizing access to attractive markets?
3) Increased digital communication may pose a threat to intellectual property because technology allows people to create perfect clones of original works. How do you think the Internet might affect intellectual-property laws?
4) Locate information on the Tiffany vs. eBay lawsuit mentioned in the case. Identify the arguments of the plaintiff and the defendant and who prevailed. What are the implications of that lawsuit for the sale of counterfeits in online auctions?