THE RESPONSES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN ADDRESSING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT REGARDING MOVIE PIRACY BY PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (2013-2016)

Abstract

Title: The Responses of the United States Of America in Addressing Intellectual Property Infringement regarding Movie Piracy by People’s Republic of China (2013 – 2016) As the largest developed country, the United States has many potential industries, including in the field of Intellectual Property. One of the most lucrative and oldest industries in this field is US movie industry. Hence, it becomes one of US concerns in conducting trade with other countries. In this industry, China is the largest market for US export movie. However, in entering Chinese market, US movie industry face challenges due to Chinese government regulation that gives limitation to foreign movies to enter Chinese market. Besides, rampant movie piracy also harm US movie industry. This study will provide explanation about the response of US government in addressing intellectual property infringement regarding movie piracy by China during 2013 – 2016. In this research, the theories used are complex interdependence theory by Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye to describe US – China trade relations and intellectual property concept provided by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to give understanding about intellectual property and movie as one of artistic work protected by copyright.