More international business creates new challenges for intellectual property experts. WIPO is an organization whose primary purpose is to address this challenge. While in one country there are laws protecting the rights of inventors and artists, there may not be such laws in another country. What may be a violation of intellectual property in one country may not be a violation of intellectual property in another. There are many counterfeit products around the world.
Music is an easily counterfeited product.
Television sports programs and videos for home viewing carry disclaimers in some countries. These disclaimers specifically state that the videotape is for home use only and may not be copied or used for any purpose other than for home entertainment. Examples of other counterfeit products are Nike baseball caps, Tommy Hilfiger t-shirts, Rolex watches, and Chanel purses. A substantial emphasis on the activities and resources of WIPO is devoted to promoting cooperation with the developing countries.