On the recordJuly 18, 2012
According to a study commissioned by the International Chamber of Commerce, piracy and counterfeiting cost legitimate businesses $455 billion in 2008.
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congress.govAccording to a study commissioned by the International Chamber of Commerce, piracy and counterfeiting cost legitimate businesses $455 billion in 2008.
Berman cites a study on the financial impact of piracy and counterfeiting on businesses.
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