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Registration 2531778
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Registration
January 22, 2002
Date
(REGISTRANT) Kansas City Royals Baseball Corporation CORPORATION
Owner
MISSOURI Harry S. Truman Sports Complex 1 Royal Way Kansas City MISSOURI
64129
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Paddle balls: Playground balls: Table tennis balls; Tennis balls
21.03.03 - Baseball bats: Bats (sporting articles): Cricket bats
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2573503
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May 28, 2002
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(REGISTRANT) Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. CORPORATION NEW
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YORK 245 Park Avenue New York NEW YORK 10167
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U.S. LMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

Responses to Senator Coburn's June 4,21)14 Letter

1) What was the source of information leading to this investigation? Specifically, please
explain how you became aware the shop was selling the allegedly counterfeit
merchandise and whether MLB made specific request that ICE investigate this store.

HSI Kansas City agents heard a radio advertisement for a local business offering garments for
sale bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source interne( search on this business
quickly resulted in pictures depicting what appeared to be an artist rendering of the stylistic
"KC", which had previously been determined to be a live trademark filed with the United States
Patent and Trademark Office. MLB did not provide any information surrounding or prompt the
inquiry at Birdies.

2) Please provide the outcomes for counterfeit merchandise operations in the Kansas City
Area.
a) Were charges filed against the owners of Birdies in Kansas City, Missouri?
b) What evidence was the seizure based on?
c) What was the amount (in dollars) seized in the course of this investigation?
d) What arrests occurred in conjunction with this investigation

The enforcement operations surrounding the ALCS and World Series to date has resulted in the
following outcomes:
No charges have been filed, nor do we anticipate filing charges in the future against the shop
owners of Birdies.
The seizure of men's and women's garments at Birdies was based upon the copyright
infringement of the interlocking stylistic KC on items that were listed, displayed and offered for
sale in violation of 18 USC 2320, trafficking in counterfeit goods. The determination that the
garments were not authentic and subject to seizure was based on their lack of security holograms,
authentic tags, and quality. Additionally upon explanation of the copyright infringement, the
items were also abandoned by the shop owners.
To date HSI Kansas City has made 37 seizures of 1377 items bearing counterfeit marks for an
approximate Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSR13) of 577,281.00. Included in these
totals is the 55 pairs ol men's and woman's undergarments seized from Birdies and 153

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counterfeit World Series tickets seized from various violators here one victim was scammed
out of approximately $10,000.
To date, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, there have been five arrests. Four
of these arrest have occurred for violations of Kansas state law for trafficking in counterfeit
tickets and the fifth arrest occurred for violations of Missouri state law for trafficking in
counterfeit [-shirts. All of the subjects arrested have extensive prior criminal history.

3) What criteria are evaluated when pursuing an investigation of counterfeit
merchandise?

Large sporting events are prime targets for counterfeiters, many of whom travel the country with
the sole intention of scamming sports fans. Counterfeit jerseys, headwear, T-shirts, and other
souvenir items are among the counterfeit merchandise typically sold at and around these events.
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4) Is there a threshold amount for a counterfeit merchandise investigation? If so, what i
that threshold?

Counterfeit merchandise investigations are conducted in accordance with established law,
primarily but not limited to 18 U.S.C. § 2319. criminal infringement of a copyright and 18
U.S.C. § 2320, trafficking in counterfeit goods, which do not provide for threshold limitations.

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5) What is ICE's standard or protocol for initiating investigations for counterfeit
merchandise based on a request from private entities?
a) Does ICE HSI have any agreements, formal or otherwise, with any private entities
to investigate counterfeit merchandise?
b) Does ICE HSI operate under any agreements, formal or otherwise, with the Major
League Baseball (MLB)?
c) How does the MLB, or other private entities, communicate concerns as to possible
counterfeit merchandise?

ICE HSI, through legacy U.S. Customs Service authorities, enforces more than 80 laws related to
intellectual property rights and trade fraud. Counterfeit merchandise investigations and seizures
are conducted under the authority of 18 U.S.C. § 2319, criminal infringement of a copyright: and
18 U.S.C. § 2320. trafficking in counterfeit goods.
ICE HSI enforces IP laws under the authority granted to it by the I lomeland Security Act of
2002 (Public Law 107-296) and by the Delegation of Authority to the Assistant Secretary for
ICE (Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Delegation Number 7030.2) to administer the
customs laws of the United States and to enforce the laws investigated by the U.S. Customs
Service as of the date of transfer to DHS.
ICE HSI stresses the importance of industry developing relationships with its customs and law
enforcement counterparts. This engagement benefits both law enforcement and industry as
intelligence and leads developed from information provided by rights holders often result in
successful criminal investigations. Successful investigations result in added protection for rights
holders by enforcing laws against those who seek to illegally profit by illegally selling fake
versions of their products. Industries and trade associations work together with ICE HSI to
identify and investigate trademark and copyright infringement.
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6) What are the protocols and investigatory steps taken during counterfeit merchandise
investigations?
a) What criteria must be met for a seizure?
b) How do ICE agents ensure that a copyright or trademark infringement has
occurred?
c) What steps are taken to ensure Due Process is given to individuals charged with
copyright or trademark infringement where merchandise is seized?
d) What forms, if any, are issued by ICE MI during a seizure? If any forms are
issued, please provide copies of those forms.

A seizure is conducted when the good or material is determined to be counterfeit in violation of
the trademark held by the rights holder under authority ifi 18 U.S.C. § 2319, criminal
infringement of a copyright. ICE HSI special agents are trained in identifying goods and
material that infringe on copyrights and trademarks, and work closely with rights holders to
determine violations.
Individuals who have had merchandise seized are afforded the opportunity to petition for return
of the items upon presentation of proof that the items are not violating any rights holders
copyright or trademark. In this instance, the items were abandoned by the owners of Birdies,
who were issued a DI-IS Form 4607, notice of abandonment and assent to forfeiture of prohibited
or seized merchandise.

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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Can you please reach out to KC and try to get a response to the questions below. FYI, they would like it by COB today

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500 12th Street SW. (b)(6) (b)
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women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

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Ops Tasking,
The IPR Center has been tasked with drafting a response to the attached letter from (b)(6),(b)(7 )(C)

regarding recent
IPR seizures associated with the World Series in Kansas City and our general IPR investigations and seizure
protocols. The IPR Center requests assistance in drafting the response to Questions land 2 of the letter that deal with
specific seizures in Kansas City. If possible, we would like this information no later than COB today to allow us to prepare
the final response.
Thank you,
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
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Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 4:36 PM
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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is tasked with investigating numerous violations of United States Code
(CSC), including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) that are in violation of several sections of US law including

but not limited to 18 USC 2318 (trafficking in counterfeit labels), 18 USC 2319 (criminal infringement of
copyright) and 18 USC. 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). HSI has historically worked in conjunction
with their state and local partners at major sporting and other events that attract counterfeiting operations. In
response to the Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Championship Series (ALCS) and the
subsequent World Series Games, HSI Kansas City management decided to conduct an IPR initiative within the
city. HSI Kansas City agents conducted open source searches on craigslist, social media, advertisements, and
patrolled the city to identify the sellers of counterfeit merchandise. HSI's inquiry and subsequent seizure (not a
raid) at Birdies, which primary sells ladies garments, but has garments for all genders was a very small part of
this initiative.
1. HSI Kansas City agents heard a radio advertisement for a local business offering garments for sale
bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source internet search on this business quickly resulted
in pictures depicting what appeared to be an artist rendering of the stylistic "KC", which had previously
been determined to be a live trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MLB
did not provide any information surrounding or prompt the inquiry at Birdies.
2. The enforcement operations surrounding the ALCS and World Series to date has resulted in the
following outcomes:
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Attached is a first attempt for addressing the tasking. My contributions are in black, HSI KC is in blue.
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women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

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frequests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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FYI—please see the response from HSI KC below.
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How are you all doing on the initial responses to the questions
tomorrow, so it will be a bit of a rush tomorrow to get this letter ready.
Thanks,
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women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Ops Tasking,
The IPR Center has been tasked with drafting a response to the attached letter from (b)(6),(b)(7)(C) regarding recent
IPR seizures associated with the World Series in Kansas City and our general IPR investigations and seizure
protocols. The /PR Center requests assistance in drafting the response to Questions land 2 of the letter that deal with
specific seizures in Kansas City. If possible, we would like this information no later than COB today to allow us to prepare
the final response.
Thank you,

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equests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Due Date:
11/3/20145:00:00 PM

Please review the incoming and provide a draft response This requires SES clearance.

Thanks.

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 with their state and local partners at major sporting and other events that attract counterfeiting operations. In
response to the Major League Baseball (MLB) American league Championship Series (AI,CS) and the
subsequent World Series Games, HSI Kansas City management decided to conduct an IPR initiative within the
city. HSI Kansas City agents conducted open source searches on craigslist. social media, advertisements, and
patrolled the city to identify the sellers of counterfeit merchandise. BSI's inquiry and subsequent seizure (not a
raid) at Birdies, which primary sells ladies garments, but has garments for all genders was a very small part of
this initiative.
1

HSI Kansas City agents heard a radio advertisement for a local business offering garments for sale
bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source internet search on this business quickly resulted
in pictures depicting what appeared to be an artist rendering of the stylistic -KC-. which had previously
been determined to be a live trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MLB
did not provide any information surrounding or prompt the inquiry at Birdies.

2

The enforcement operations surrounding the ALCS and World Series to date has resulted in the
following outcomes:
a.

No charges have been filed, nor do we anticipate filing charges in the future against the shop
owners of Birdies.
b The seizure of men's and women's garments at Birdies was based the copyright infringement
of the interlocking stylistic KC on items that were listed, displayed and offered for sale in
violation of 18 USC 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). The determination that the
garments were not authentic and subject to seizure was based on their lack of security
holograms, authentic tags, and quality. Additionally upon explanation or the copyright
infringement, the items were also abandoned by the shop owners.
c. To date HSI Kansas City has made 37 seizures of 1,377 items bearing counterfeit marks for
an approximately Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of 577281.00. Included in
these totals is the 55 pairs of men's and woman's undergarments seized from Birdies and 153

counterfeit World Series tickets seized from various violators, where one victim was
scammed out of approximately $10,000.
d. To date, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, there have been five
arrests. Four of these arrest have occurred for violations of Kansas state law for trafficking in
counterfeit tickets and the fifth arrest occurred for violations of Missouri state law for trafficking
in counterfeit t-shirts. All of the subjects arrested have extensive prior criminal history.
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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464
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Thursday, October 30, 2014 4:40 PM
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Attachments:

FW: New task from HQEXS (b)(6) (b)(7)(G)
requests information regarding the raid to
small business selling women's Ii erie FOLDERID 76464
2014-10-29 TAC to ICE
on Kansas City Royals IPR.pdf

FYI—please see the response from HSI KC below.
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How are you all doing on the initial responses to the questions? (C)
tomorrow, so it will be a bit of a rush tomorrow to get this lette ready.
Thanks,

wants the final response by mid-day

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Please see the response below from HSI Kansas City. Cleared by ADAD

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women's lingerie FOLDERID 76969

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is tasked with investigating numerous violations of United States Code
(USC), including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) that are in violation of several sections of US law including
but not limited to 18 USC 23 18 (trafficking in counterfeit labels), 18 USC 2319 (criminal infringement of
copyright) and 18 USC. 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). HSI has historically worked in conjunction
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From:
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Thursday, October 30, 2014 9:47 AM
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FW: New task from HQEXS:
requests information regarding the raid to
small business selling worn n s lingerie FOLDERID 76464
2014-10-29 TAC to ICE Winkowski on Kansas City Royals IPR.pdf

Attachments:

I asked OPS to task the Kansas City office for answers to questions 1 and 2.
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Chief, Intellectual Property Unit
National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
ICE/Homeland Security Investigations
Desk: (703) 603I(b)(6)
Cell: (202) 5281(b)(6) (b) I
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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

we will need to start drafting a response to this taskings Please take a look at this. Suspense date is

Monday
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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS:
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

equests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Due Date:
11/3/20145:00:00 PM
Please review the incoming and provide a draft response This requires SES clearance.

Thanks.
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 Thank you for the heads up.
We have an ops running on the world Series. Please have him call me and I
running the Ops.
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My office number is 703 603 (F)(7)( and my cell 202 341

I direct him to the GS in Kansas city

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To: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Cc:
Subject: IPR Question
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ust got a cold call referred to me by someone at DHS. A called from KC se 1st-shirts. He was delivering tshirts to a grocery for sale when he was pulled over by Riverside KC police. They noted his t-shirts with "KC" and the
crown (like the underwear lady?)... Anyway, the cops eferre3d it to their desk captain who said to call ICE. I want to
refer him to the IPRC website but I also wanted to giv him a phone number to call at the IPRC. Should give him your
number or is there an intake via phone? Thank (b)(6)
sorry about this one! (b)(6) (b)

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To:
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FW: IPR Question

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(C)
We ended p with a call from a Kansas City t-shirt producer that would like to verify that his design doesn't infringe
upon the Royals trademark. He mentioned a previous encounter with Parkville Police, who took images of a previous
design and ent those images to "DHS" to verify there was no infringement. He ultimately received the OK to sell the
shirts.
He has another design he hopes to sell today, and would like to verify that it is also ok.
Is there an adhoc process set up for an instance like this? Also, is there an official process for short turnaround activities
like this, or is the printer simply responsible for ensuring they don't infringe upon the trademark?
Nam
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Cell: 913-220
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Program Manager
ICE - Homeland Security Investigations
National (PR Coo dination Center
2451 Crystal Drive, Suite b)(6
Arlington, VA 22202
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Cc: # PR Center Tasking; HSI Tasking
Subject: FVV: New task from HQEX (b)(6) (b)(7)(G)
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Ops Tasking,
The IPR Center has been tasked with drafting a response to the attached letter frontb)(6),(b)(7)(C)
regarding recent
IPR seizures associated with the World Series in Kansas City and our general IPR investigations and seizure
protocols. The IPR Center requests assistance in drafting the response to Questions land 2 of the letter that deal with
specific seizures in Kansas City. If possible, we would like this information no later than COB today to allow us to prepare
the final response.
Thank you.
(b)(6) (b)(7)(G)
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women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Due Date:
11/3/2014 5:00:00 PM
Please review the incoming and provide a draft response This requires SES clearance.

Thanks.

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Subject: FW: New ta k from HQEXS
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 but not limited to 18 USC 2318 (trafficking in counterfeit labels). 18 USC 2319 (criminal infringement of
copyright) and 18 USC. 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). HSI has historically worked in conjunction
‘vith their state and local partners at major sporting and other events that attract counterfeiting operations. In
response to the Major League Baseball (MLB) American league Championship Series (ALCS) and the
subsequent World Series Games. 1-151 Kansas City management decided to conduct an ll'R initiative within the
city. 1 ISI Kansas City agents conducted open source searches on craigslist, social media, advertisements, and
patrolled the city to identify the sellers of counterfeit merchandise. BSI's inquiry and subsequent seizure (not a
raid) at Birdies, which primary sells ladies garments, but has garments for all genders was a very small part of
this initiative.
1. HSI Kansas City agents heard a radio advertisement for a local business oaring garments for sale
bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source internet search on this business quickly resulted
in pictures depicting what appeared to be an artist rendering of the stylistic "KC", which had previously
been determined to be a live trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MLB
did not provide any information surrounding or prompt the inquiry at Birdies.
The enforcement operations surrounding the AI,CS and World Series to date has resulted in the
following outcomes:
a.

No charges have been filed, nor do we anticipate filing charges in the future against the shop
owners of Birdies.
b The seizure of men's and women's garments at Birdies was based the copyright infringement
of the interlocking stylistic KC on items that were listed, displayed and offered for sale in
violation of 18 USC 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). The determination that the
garments were not authentic and subject to seizure was based on their lack of security
holograms, authentic tags. and quality. Additionally upon explanation of the copyright
infringement, the items were also abandoned by the shop owners.
c. To date I ISI Kansas City has made 37 seizures of 1,377 items bearing counterfeit marks for
an approximately Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $77,281.00. Included in
these totals is the 55 pairs of men's and woman's undergarments seized from Birdies and 153
counterfeit World Series tickets seized from various violators, where one victim was
scammed out of approximately $10.000.
d. To date, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, there have been five
arrests. Four of these arrest have occurred for violations of Kansas state law for trafficking in
counterfe't tickets and the fifth arrest occurred for violations of Missouri state law for trafficking
in countelleit t-shirts. All of the subjects arrested have extensive prior criminal history.
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To: (b)(6) (b)(7)(G)
CC:
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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS:
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

FYI—please see the response from HSI KC below.
How are you all doing on the initial re ponses to the questions? ,(br))(6) (b)(7) kants the final response by midday
tomorrow, so it will be a bit of a rush tomorrow to get this letter ready.
Thanks,
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(C)
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Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 4:36 PM
TO1(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Subject:
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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is tasked with investigating numerous violations of United States Code
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My comments are in the attached. Once you look at and possibly address my comments/edits, feel free to forward to
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National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
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Subject: FW: New task from HQFXS:
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equests information regarding the raid to small business selling

(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)

Attached is a first attempt for addressing the tasking. My contributions are in black, HSI KC is in blue.
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Friday, October 31, 2014 11.49 AM
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RE: New task from HQEXS b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
requests information regarding the raid to
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2014-10-29 TAC to ICEI(b)(6) (b)(7) on Kansas City Royals IPR.PDF; 76464 - (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
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normal tasking process for these for staffing purposes. Thanks.

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Sub ect: FW: New task from HQEXP)(6) (b)(7)(C)
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)

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Could you please review the attached tasking and response to Senator (7)(G)
deficiencies in that area.
Thank you,

(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Program Manager
ICE - Homeland Securit Investigations
National I PR Coordinat

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2451 Crystal Drive, Sui
Arlington, VA 22202

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to ensure legal accuracy and address any

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Homeland Security Investigations
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c (619) 251
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Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 10:20 AM
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Subject: FW: New task f om HQEXS:
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

[b)(6)
Can you please reach out to KC and try to get a response to the questions below. FYI, they would like it by COB today

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Cc: #IPR Center Tasking; HSI Taskil(b)(6)
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Subject: FW: New task from HQEX
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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Ops Tasking,
The IPR Center has been tasked with drafting a response to the attached letter frorrtM(6),(M(7)(M I regarding recent
IPR seizures associated with the World Series in Kansas City and our general IPR investigations and seizure
protocols. The IPR Center requests assistance in drafting the response to Questions land 2 of the letter that deal with
specific seizures in Kansas City. If possible, we would like this information no later than COB today to allow us to prepare
the final response.
Thank you,
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
From: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Sent: urs ay, °closer 30, 2014 8:27 AM
To: ItIPR Center Tasking
Cc: HSI Taskingrh)(6) (b)(7 )(C)
Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS:IMM (b)(7)(C)
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

I requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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 garments were not authentic and subject to seizure was based on their lack of security
holograms, authentic tags. and quality. Additionally upon explanation of the copyright
infringement, the items were also abandoned by the shop owners.
c.

To date HSI Kansas City has made 37 seizures of 1.377 items bearing counterfeit marks for
an approximately Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of S77,281.00. Included in
these totals is the 55 pairs of men's and woman's undergarments seized from Birdies and 153
counterfeit World Series tickets seized from various violators, where one victim was
seammed out of approximately 510.000.
d. To date, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, there have been five
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but not limited to 18 USC 2318 (trafficking in counterfeit labels), 18 USC 2319 (criminal infringement of
copyright) and 18 USC. 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). HSI has historically worked in conjunction
with their state and local partners at major sporting and other events that attract counterfeiting operations. In
response to the Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Championship Series (ALCS) and the
subsequent World Series Games, HSI Kansas City management decided to conduct an [PR initiative within the
city. HSI Kansas City agents conducted open source searches on craigslist. social media, advertisements, and
patrolled the city to identify the sellers of counterfeit merchandise. EISI's inquiry and subsequent seizure (not a
raid) at Birdies, which primary sells ladies garments. but has garments for all genders was a very small part of
this initiative.
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bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source intemet search on this business quickly resulted
in pictures depicting what appeared to be an artist rendering of the stylistic "KC". which had previously
been determined to be a live trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MLB
did not provide any information surrounding or prompt the inquiry at Birdies.
2. The enforcement operations surrounding the ALCS and World Series to date has resulted in the
following outcomes:
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No charges have been filed, nor do we anticipate filing charges in the future against the shop
owners of Birdies.
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of the interlocking stylistic KC on items that were listed, displayed and offered for sale in
violation of 18 USC 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). The determination that the
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ICE - Homeland Security Investigations
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Due Date:
11/3/2014 5:00:00 PM
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Subject: FW: New task from HOEXSI(D)(6) (b)(7)(C)
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'regarding recent
IPR seizures associated with the World Series in Kansas City and our general IPR investigations and seizure
protocols. The IPR Center requests assistance in drafting the response to Questions land 2 of the letter that deal with
specific seizures in Kansas City. If possible, we would like this information no later than COB today to allow us to prepare
the final response.
Thank you,
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
From: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:27 AM
To: eIPR Center Tasking
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 a. No charges have been filed, nor do we anticipate tiling charges in the future against the shop
owners of Birdies.
b. The seizure of men's and women's garments at Birdies was based the copyright infringement
of the interlocking stylistic KC on items that were listed, displayed and offered for sale in
violation of 18 USC 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). The determination that the
garments were not authentic and subject to seizure was based on their lack of security
holograms, authentic tags. and quality. Additionally upon explanation of the copyright
infringement, the items were also abandoned by the shop owners.
c. To date HSI Kansas City has made 37 seizures of 1.377 items bearing counterfeit marks for
an approximately Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $77,281.00. Included in
these totals is the 55 pairs of men's and woman's undergarments seized from Birdies and 153
counterfeit World Series tickets seized From various violators, where one victim was
scammed out of approximately $10,000.
d. To date, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, there have been live
arrests. Four of these arrest have occurred For violations of Kansas state law for trafficking in
counterfeit tickets and the fifth arrest occurred for violations of Missouri state law for trafficking
in counterfeit t-shirts. All of the subjects arrested have extensive prior criminal history.
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Set: Thursday October 30 2014 4:36 PM
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women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is tasked with investigating numerous violations of United States Code
(CSC), including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) that are in violation of several sections of US law including

but not limited to 18 USC 2318 (trafficking in counterfeit labels), 18 USC 2319 (criminal infringement of
copyright) and 18 USC. 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). HSI has historically worked in conjunction
with their state and local partners at major sporting and other events that attract counterfeiting operations. In
response to the Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Championship Series (ALCS) and the
subsequent World Series Games, HSI Kansas City management decided to conduct an IPR initiative within the
city. HSI Kansas City agents conducted open source searches on craigslist, social media, advertisements, and
patrolled the city to identify the sellers of counterfeit merchandise. HSI's inquiry and subsequent seizure (not a
raid) at Birdies, which primary sells ladies garments, but has garments for all genders was a very small part of
this initiative.
1. HSI Kansas City agents heard a radio advertisement for a local business offering garments for sale
bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source internet search on this business quickly resulted
in pictures depicting what appeared to be an artist rendering of the stylistic "KC", which had previously
been determined to be a live trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MLB
did not provide any information surrounding or prompt the inquiry at Birdies.
2. The enforcement operations surrounding the ALCS and World Series to date has resulted in the
following outcomes:
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Page 36 of 101

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From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:

(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Thursday, October 30, 2014 5:22 PM
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
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2014-10-29 TAC to IC
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Fl Birdies.docx

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National IPR Coordination Center
2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 200
Arlington VA
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women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

FYI—please see the response from HSI KC below.
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How are you all doing on the initial responses to the questions.
omorrow, so it will be a bit of a rush tomorrow to get this letter ready.
Thanks,
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ants the final response by mid-day

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irequests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Ops Tasking,
The IPR Center has been tasked with drafting a response to the attached letter from (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) regarding recent
IPR seizures associated with the World Series in Kansas City and our general IPR investigations and seizure
protocols. The /PR Center requests assistance in drafting the response to Questions land 2 of the letter that deal with
specific seizures in Kansas City. If possible, we would like this information no later than COB today to allow us to prepare
the final response.
Thank you,
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
From: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:27 AM
To: #IPR Center Tasking
Cc: HSI Taskingl(f)(6) (b)(7 )(C)
Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS (b)(6) (b)(7)(C
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Due Date:
11/3/20145:00:00 PM

Please review the incoming and provide a draft response This requires SES clearance.

Thanks.

4

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 with their state and local partners at major sporting and other events that attract counterfeiting operations. In
response to the Major League Baseball (MLB) American league Championship Series (AI,CS) and the
subsequent World Series Games, HSI Kansas City management decided to conduct an IPR initiative within the
city. HSI Kansas City agents conducted open source searches on craigslist. social media, advertisements, and
patrolled the city to identify the sellers of counterfeit merchandise. BSI's inquiry and subsequent seizure (not a
raid) at Birdies, which primary sells ladies garments, but has garments for all genders was a very small part of
this initiative.
1

HSI Kansas City agents heard a radio advertisement for a local business offering garments for sale
bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source internet search on this business quickly resulted
in pictures depicting what appeared to be an artist rendering of the stylistic -KC-. which had previously
been determined to be a live trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MLB
did not provide any information surrounding or prompt the inquiry at Birdies.

2

The enforcement operations surrounding the ALCS and World Series to date has resulted in the
following outcomes:
a.

No charges have been filed, nor do we anticipate filing charges in the future against the shop
owners of Birdies.
b The seizure of men's and women's garments at Birdies was based the copyright infringement
of the interlocking stylistic KC on items that were listed, displayed and offered for sale in
violation of 18 USC 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). The determination that the
garments were not authentic and subject to seizure was based on their lack of security
holograms, authentic tags, and quality. Additionally upon explanation or the copyright
infringement, the items were also abandoned by the shop owners.
c. To date HSI Kansas City has made 37 seizures of 1,377 items bearing counterfeit marks for
an approximately Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of 577281.00. Included in
these totals is the 55 pairs of men's and woman's undergarments seized from Birdies and 153

counterfeit World Series tickets seized from various violators, where one victim was
scammed out of approximately $10,000.
d. To date, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, there have been five
arrests. Four of these arrest have occurred for violations of Kansas state law for trafficking in
counterfeit tickets and the fifth arrest occurred for violations of Missouri state law for trafficking
in counterfeit t-shirts. All of the subjects arrested have extensive prior criminal history.
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
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(USC), including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) that are in violation of several sections of US law including
but not limited to 18 USC 23 18 (trafficking in counterfeit labels), 18 USC 2319 (criminal infringement of
copyright) and 18 USC. 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). HSI has historically worked in conjunction
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2014-10-29 TAC to ICE (b)(6) (b)(7) on Kansas City Royals IPR.pdf
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Attachments:

I asked OPS to task the Kansas City office for answers to questions 1 and 2.
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Chief, Intellectual Property Unit
National Intelle tual Property Rights Coordination Center
ICE/Homeland Security Investigations
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Monday
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703-603 (b)(6) Office
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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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running the Ops.
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ust got a cold call referred to me by someone at DHS. A called from KC sells t-shirts. He was delivering tshirts to a grocery for sale when he was pulled over by Riverside KC police. They noted his t-shirts with "KC" and the

crown (like the underwear lady?)... Anyway, the cops referre3d it to their desk captain who said to call ICE. I want to
refer him to the IPRC website but I also wanted to ive him a phone number to call at the IPRC. Should give him your
number or is there an intake via phone? Thanks
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We ended up with a call from a Kansas City t-shirt producer that would like to verify that his design doesn't infringe
upon the Royals trademark. He mentioned a previous encounter with Parkville Police, who took images of a previous
design and sent those images to "DHS" to verify there was no infringement. He ultimately received the OK to sell the
shirts.
He has another design he hopes to sell today, and would like to verify that it is also ok.
Is there an adhoc process set up for an instance like this? Also, is there an official process for short turnaround activities
like this, or is the printer simply responsible for ensuring they don't infringe upon the trademark?
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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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IPR seizures associated with the World Series in Kansas City and our general IPR investigations and seizure
protocols. The IPR Center requests assistance in drafting the response to Questions land 2 of the letter that deal with
specific seizures in Kansas City. If possible, we would like this information no later than COB today to allow us to prepare
the final response.
Thank you,
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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Due Date:
11/3/2014 5:00:00 PM
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 but not limited to 18 USC 2318 (trafficking in counterfeit labels). 18 USC 2319 (criminal infringement of
copyright) and 18 USC. 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). HSI has historically worked in conjunction
‘vith their state and local partners at major sporting and other events that attract counterfeiting operations. In
response to the Major League Baseball (MLB) American league Championship Series (ALCS) and the
subsequent World Series Games. 1-151 Kansas City management decided to conduct an IPR initiative within the
city. 1 ISI Kansas City agents conducted open source searches on craigslist, social media, advertisements, and
patrolled the city to identify the sellers of counterfeit merchandise. BSI's inquiry and subsequent seizure (not a
raid) at Birdies, which primary sells ladies garments, but has garments for all genders was a very small part of
this initiative.
1. HSI Kansas City agents heard a radio advertisement for a local business oaring garments for sale
bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source internet search on this business quickly resulted
in pictures depicting what appeared to be an artist rendering of the stylistic "KC", which had previously
been determined to be a live trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MLB
did not provide any information surrounding or prompt the inquiry at Birdies.
The enforcement operations surrounding the AI,CS and World Series to date has resulted in the
following outcomes:
a.

No charges have been filed, nor do we anticipate filing charges in the future against the shop
owners of Birdies.
b The seizure of men's and women's garments at Birdies was based the copyright infringement
of the interlocking stylistic KC on items that were listed, displayed and offered for sale in
violation of 18 USC 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). The determination that the
garments were not authentic and subject to seizure was based on their lack of security
holograms, authentic tags. and quality. Additionally upon explanation of the copyright
infringement, the items were also abandoned by the shop owners.
c. To date I ISI Kansas City has made 37 seizures of 1,377 items bearing counterfeit marks for
an approximately Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $77,281.00. Included in
these totals is the 55 pairs of men's and woman's undergarments seized from Birdies and 153
counterfeit World Series tickets seized from various violators, where one victim was
scammed out of approximately $10.000.
d. To date, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, there have been five
arrests. Four of these arrest have occurred for violations of Kansas state law for trafficking in
counterfeit tickets and the fifth arrest occurred for violations of Missouri state law for trafficking
in counterfeit t-shirts. All of the subjects arrested have extensive prior criminal history.
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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS
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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

FYI—please see the response from HSI KC below.
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
How are you all doing on the initial responses to the questior
tomorrow, so it will be a bit of a rush tomorrow to get this letter ready.
Thanks,

wants the final response by midday

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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is tasked with investigating numerous violations of United States Code
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Subject: RE: New task from HQFXS

equests information regarding the raid to small business selling

women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464
My comments are in the attached. Once you look at and possibly address my comments/edits, feel free to forward to
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National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
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Subject:
Attachments:

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normal tasking process for these for staffing purposes. Thanks.

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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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deficiencies in that area.
Thank you,

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National I PR Coordination Center
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to ensure legal accuracy and address any

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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS:
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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
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regarding recent
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protocols. The IPR Center requests assistance in drafting the response to Questions land 2 of the letter that deal with
specific seizures in Kansas City. If possible, we would like this information no later than COB today to allow us to prepare
the final response

Thank you
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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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 garments were not authentic and subject to seizure was based on their lack of security
holograms, authentic tags. and quality. Additionally upon explanation of the copyright
infringement, the items were also abandoned by the shop owners.
c. To date HSI Kansas City has made 37 seizures of 1.377 items bearing counterfeit marks for
an approximately Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of S77,281.00. Included in
these totals is the 55 pairs of men's and woman's undergarments seized from Birdies and 153
counterfeit World Series tickets seized from various violators, where one victim was
scammed out of approximately 510.000.
d. To date, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, there have been five
arrests. Four of these arrest have occurred for violations of Kansas state law for trafficking in
counterfeit tickets and the fifth arrest occurred for violations of Missouri state law for trafficking
in counterfeit t-shirts. All of the subjects arrested have extensive prior criminal history.
(b)(6) (b)(7)(G)

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(USC), including Intellectual Property Rights (1PR) that are in violation of several sections of US law including
but not limited to 18 USC 2318 (trafficking in counterfeit labels), 18 USC 2319 (criminal infringement of
copyright) and 18 USC. 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). HSI has historically worked in conjunction
with their state and local partners at major sporting and other events that attract counterfeiting operations. In
response to the Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Championship Series (ALCS) and the
subsequent World Series Games, HSI Kansas City management decided to conduct an [PR initiative within the
city. HSI Kansas City agents conducted open source searches on craigslist. social media, advertisements, and
patrolled the city to identify the sellers of counterfeit merchandise. EISI's inquiry and subsequent seizure (not a
raid) at Birdies, which primary sells ladies garments. but has garments for all genders was a very small part of
this initiative.
HSI Kansas City agents heard a radio advertisement for a local business offering garments for sale
bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source intemet search on this business quickly resulted
in pictures depicting what appeared to be an artist rendering of the stylistic "KC". which had previously
been determined to be a live trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MLB
did not provide any information surrounding or prompt the inquiry at Birdies.
2. The enforcement operations surrounding the ALCS and World Series to date has resulted in the
following outcomes:
a.
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No charges have been filed, nor do we anticipate filing charges in the future against the shop
owners of Birdies.
The seizure of men's and womeils garments at Birdies was based the copyright infringement
of the interlocking stylistic KC on items that were listed, displayed and offered for sale in
violation of 18 USC 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). The determination that the
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Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 5:22 PM

TOI(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS:
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

(b)(6) (b)(7)
(C)

Attached is a first attempt for addressing the tasking. My contributions are in black, HSI KC is in blue.
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Program Manager
ICE - Homeland Security Investigations
National IPR Coordination Center
2451 Crystal Drive, SuitrEb,), , I
Arlington VA
Desk: 703-603
Mobile: 703-398- (b)(6)
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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS:
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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS: 10:0(6) (b)( )(G)
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

I requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

FYI—please see the response from HSI KC below.
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-low are you all doing on the initial responses to the questions? Jci
tomorrow, so it will be a bit of a rush tomorrow to get this letter ready.
Thanks,
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(C)
From: HSI OPS TASKING
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 4.36 PM
To: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

wants the final response by mid-day

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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From:
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Friday, October 31, 2014 11:46 AM
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Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:

FW: New task from HQEXS

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equests information regarding the raid to
small business selling women's lin ene FOLDERID 76464
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on Kansas City Royals IPR.PDF; 76464 _
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Could you plea e review the attached tasking and response to

(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)

to ensure legal accuracy and address any

deficiencies in that area.
Thank you,
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Program Manager
ICE - Homeland Security Investigations
National UDR Coordination Center
2451 Crystal Dri e, Suite Fri
Arlington, VA 22 02
Desk: 703-603 (b)(6) (
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From: (6)(6), (b)(7)(C)
Sent: Friday, October 31 2014 10:55 AM
To: (6)(6), (b)(7)(C)
Cc:
Subject: RE: New task from HQEXS: (6)(6), (b)(7)(C)
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

My comments are in the attached. Once you look at and possibly address my comments/edits, feel free to forward to
(6)(6), (b)(7)(C)

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National Intellectual Property Rig11ts Coordination Center
ICE/Homeland Security Investigations
Desk: (703) 6o3-11b)(6 I
Ca: (202) 528-LLI)ii
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Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 2:51 PM
To: (b)(6) (b)(7)(G)
Cc:
Subject: RE: (b)(6) (b)(7)(G)

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(b)(6) (b)(7)(G)
Hello from the PRC. Hope all is well.

In appreciation of OP team Player, we look for leads that have a bit excitement more than just imports of suspected CF
wearing apparel. Looks like we have found a guy that has been around for a while. No significant past seizures for this
guy, but there is interesting criminal history. Just thought we would pass this one along...to make you aware that he is in
you AOR.
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NTCC research on consigne (b)(6) (b)(7)(G)
MO was conducted in ATS, TECS, CLEAR, CCD/ACRQ, and open source, I
isa frequent importer of wearing
apparel with approximately 40 express consignment shipments since 2010. Virtually all shipments were from
known counterfeit exporters in China/HK such as Pei Cain. TECS queries failed to locate any seizures involving
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containing a profile picture of a sports jersey but does not reveal location information.

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(b)(6) (b)(7)(C) profile indicated he is part of Group "Sports Jerseys." The 'About' section of Sports Jerseys indicates public
group , NFL, MW, NHL, NCAA JERSEYS CUSTOM JERSEYS AVAILABLE.
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driver for (b)(6) (b)(7)(C) ( )(7)(E)

As always, if there is anything that the IPRC or the NTC-I can do to assist your cases, please feel free to contact us. We
have a great team that is here to help.
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C) (b)(7)(E)

Thank you
(b)(6) (b)
(7)(C)
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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
National IPR Coordination C nter (NIPRCC)
National C ber-Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA) (Pittsburgh)
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National Intellectual Property
Rights Coordination Center
Protection is Our Trademark
www.IPRCenter.gov
www nata.net

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From:
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To:
Subject:

(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 10:10 AM
I(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
FW: Op Team Player - world series update

From: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:31 PM
To1(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)

Subject: Op Team Player - world series update
(b)(6) ( )(7)(G)
(b)(6) (b)
Just spoke to GS (7)(C)
n Kansas City (KC), they are working with the leads provided by the NCFTU and others that they
already have from Craig's list. They are trying to get their numbers up and will accept any leads for controlled delivery in
Kansas or Misso ri, even if they do not meet the criteria because the AUSA Prosecutor is eager. The NCFTU is currently
ramping up feeding them cases now.
Yesterday, Wed 5 Oct 2014, they performed an Op during the American League Championship Series (ALCS), where the
Orioles played the Royals in KC and they seized jerseys. They are already working with the MLB in anticipation for the
game on Tuesday 21 Oct 2014. They are on their way to perform a buy bust tonight. All of this acty is being added to
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case I
'They have 3-4 ppl working this case and the lead case agent i (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
I have
reached out to him to obtain the above case number and to share the about Operation Team Player (OTP) program code
From
(b)(6)
When speaking to GS (h)(7)(c, and asking what the IPRC can do to support, he mentioned two things:
•

Forward him any leads that we have as soon as possible (I don't have any leads for him — most of them come
from NCFTA)

•

Provide approx. $1000 of buy money for the counterfeit merchandise — he mentioned that they might not need
to use the whole amount but it would be good since they would be buying 3 at a time at $30/each. (I don't
know our budget for OTP at the moment)

Phone number for Kansas City GS

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Subject: RE: (6) (b)(7)(C)

(Op Team Player)

Any people or seizures you can identify over the next week ffir M1,13 stuff please send it our way asap.

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 Also need to get some automotive talking points for Bruce (short follow up interview with Consumer Reports set for
noon). I found a power point on the Shared Drive about operation Engine Newity that states there are 43 investigations,
11 arrests, 16 indictments and 8 convictions. But there is nothing else.
Any and all assistance on these two issues would be extremely appreciated!

(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)

National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
Spokesman/Public Affairs Officer— New England
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
61756.
(b)(7)

617-93(c)
617-93.(c)

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WARNING his document is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY FC11.101, It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U 5 C 552) I his
document I to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with OHS policy relating to Sensitive But unclassified (5BIJ) information and is not to be
released to he public or other personnel who do not have a valid need to know without prior approval front the originator.

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Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 9:54 AM
To: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Cc:
Sub)ect: San Francisco World Series Seizures
(b)(6)
(b)(7

Per m email yesterday.. we pushed out a media advisory — attached - and hosted an availability in the Bay Area
esterday to promote local EISI's IPR seizures in conjunction with the World Series. Our agents also got some pics of the
counterfeit goods. Question...I hadn't planned on reworking this into a release.. since the story was covered by many of
he major SF media outlets... .but wondering if we might want to create a hybrid release for the ICE website incorporating
nfo on the SF and Kansas City ops? I'd be happy to work something up if someone gets me the stats from KC.
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)

Western Regional Communications Director/Spokesperson
lmmigrati
ustoms Enforcement (ICE)
Office: 949-36
Cell: 949-337
www.ice.qov

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From:
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Subject:
Attachments:

Friday, October 31, 2014 11:37 AM
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FW: San Francisco World Series Seizures
2014-10-29 TAC to ICE (b)(6) (b)(7) on Kansas City Royals IPR.PDF

(b)(6)
(b)(7)(
Per our telephone conversation and for your situational awareness, attached is a tasking we are responding regarding
KC.
Thank
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Section Chief
From :1(b)(6) (b)(7 )(C)
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 11:09 AM
To: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Cc:
Subject: Re: San Francisco World Series eizures
Thanks very much!
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From
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 10:59 AM
To:r)(6) (b)(7 )(C)
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Subject:
San Francisco World Series Seizures
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No luck with getting stats form KC, there are some challenges on the seizures that we are currently working with them.
As Far as Talking points,
Please see the attached briefing papers.
Please note that we do not have OFFICIAL FY 14 STATs. EIU will provide us with those stats sometime next month.
Thanks
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Section Chief
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
From:
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 10:46 AM
To: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Cc
Sub . ect: FW: San Francisco World Series Seizures
Mo ning all,
Gre t case over in San Fran related to the World Series. They are looking for KC stats to include with their release, has
the KC office given you those numbers yet?

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 From: HSI OPS TASKING
Sent: Thursday, October 3Q 2014 10:20 AM
To: (h)(6)(h)(7)(C)
Cc
Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS: (b)(6),(b)(7)(C)
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

(b)
(6)
(h)(7)
Can you please reach out to KC and try to get a response to the questions below. FYI, they would like it by COB today

Thanks

I ISI Domestic Operation / CD
500 I 2111 Street SW (b)(6)(b)(7)
V.lashineton. D.C. 20536
Email — (b)(6)(b)(7)(C)
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Sent Thursday, October 30, 2014 10:16 AM
To: HSI OPS TASKING
(b)(6)(b)(7)(C)
Cc: #IPR Center Tasking; HSI Tasking;
Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS: (b)(6),(b)(7)(C)
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Ops Tasking,
The (PR Center has been tasked with drafting a response to the attached letter frornrbR6),(b)(7)(C) I regarding recent
IPR seizures associated with the World Series in Kansas City and our general IPR investigations and seizure
protocols. The IPR Center requests assistance in drafting the response to Questions land 2 of the letter that deal with
specific seizures in Kansas City. If possible, we would like this information no later than COB today to allow us to prepare
the final response.
Thank unn
(b)(6)(b)(7)(C)

From (b)(6)(b)(7)(C)
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:27 AM
To: #IPR Center Tasking
Cc: HSI Tasking • VbX6)0')(7Xcl
Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS (b)(6),(b)(7)(C)
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Due Date:
11/3/20145:00:00 PM
Please review the incoming and provide a draft response 'rids requires SES clearance.

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 counterfeit World Series tickets seized from various violators, where one victim was
scammed out of approximately $10,000.
d. To date, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, there have been five
arrests. Four of these arrest have occurred for violations of Kansas state law for trafficking in
counterfeit tickets and the fifth arrest occurred ibr violations of Missouri state law for trafficking
in counterfeit t-shirts. All of the subjects arrested have extensive prior criminal history.
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equests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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Subject: FW: New task from HQFXS:
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(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is tasked with investigating numerous violations of United States Code
(USC), including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) that are in violation of several sections of US law including
but not limited to 18 USC 2318 (trafficking in counterfeit labels), 18 USC 2319 (criminal infringement of
copyright) and 18 USC. 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). HSI has historically worked in conjunction
with their state and local partners at major sporting and other events that attract counterfeiting operations. In
response to the Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Championship Series (ALCS) and the
subsequent World Series Games, HSI Kansas City management decided to conduct an ll'R initiative within the
city. HSI Kansas City agents conducted open source searches on craigslist, social media, advertisements, and
patrolled the city to identify the sellers of counterfeit merchandise. FISI's inquiry and subsequent seizure (not a
raid) at Birdies, which primary sells ladies garments, but has garments for all genders was a very small part of
this initiative.
HSI Kansas City agents heard a radio advertisement for a local business offering garments for sale
bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source internet search on this business quickly resulted
in pictures depicting what appeared to be an artist rendering of the stylistic ''KC", which had previously
been determined to be a live trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MLB
did not provide any information surrounding or prompt the inquiry at Birdies.
2. The enforcement operations surrounding the AILS and World Series to date has resulted in the
following outcomes:
a.

No charges have been filed. nor do we anticipate tiling charges in the future against the shop
owners of Birdies.
b. The seizure of men's and women's garments at Birdies was based the copyright infringement
of the interlocking stylistic KC on items that were listed, displayed and offered for sale in
violation of 18 USC 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). The determination that the
garments were not authentic and subject to seizure was based on their lack of security
holograms, authentic tags, and quality. Additionally upon explanation of the copyright
infringement, the items were also abandoned by the shop owners.
c. To date HSI Kansas City has made 37 seizures of 1.377 items bearing counterfeit marks for
an approximately Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $77,281.00. Included in
these totals is the 55 pairs of men's and woman's undergarments seized from Birdies and 153
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Attached is a first attempt for addressing the tasking. My contributions are in black, I-151 KC is in blue.

(b)(6)(b)(7)(C)
Program Manager
ICE - Homeland Security Investigations
National PR Coordination Center
2451 Crystal Drive, Suite
Arlington, VA 22202
Desk: 703-603 b 6
Mobile: 703-398V51
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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS:
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

(b)(6) (b)(7)(G)
From:
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 4:40 PM
To: (b)(6)(b)(7)(C)
Cc:
Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

)( ) ( )(7)(G)

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

FYI—please see the response from HSI KC below.
(b)(6) (b)(7)
How are you all doing on the initial responses to the questions (C)
tomorrow, so it will be a bit of a rush tomorrow to get this lett
Thanks
(b)(6) (b)
(7)(C)
From: HSI OPS TASKING
Sent: Thursday. October 30, 2014 4:36 PM
To: 1(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
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(b)(6) (b)(7)(G)
Subject: FVV: New task from HQEXS:
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

wants the final response by mid-day

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

(b)(6) (b)(7)(G)

Please see the response below from HSI Kansas City. Cleared by ADAD

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From:
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Friday, October 31, 2014 11:18 AM
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(b)(6)(b)(7)(C)
FW: New task from HQEXS
requests information regarding the raid to
small business selling women s lingerie FOLDERID 76464
1(b)(6 (b) (7)
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RFI Birdies.docx

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(b)(6)(b)(7)(C)
Program Manager
ICE - Homeland Security Investigations
National IPR Coordination Center
2451 Crystal Drive, Suit
Arlington, VA 22 02
Desk: 703-60310D (6 ) 01
Mobile: 703-398r)(6),(b) I
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31 2014 10:55 AM
To
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Subject: RE: New task from HQEXS (b)(6),(b)(7)(C)
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

M comments are in the attached. Once you look at and possibly address my comments/edits, feel free to forward to

(b)(6),(b)(7)(C)
National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center
ICE/Homeland Security Investigations
Desk: (703) 6o31(b)(6
Cell: (eon) 528-kb)(6)

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To: (b)(6),(b)(7)(C)
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women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

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Ops Tasking,
The IPR Center has been tasked with drafting a response to the attached letter front )( )( )( )(
regarding recent
[PR seizures associated with the World Series in Kansas City and our general [PR investigations and seizure
protocols. The IPR Center requests assistance in drafting the response to Questions land 2 of the letter that deal with
specific seizures in Kansas City. If possible, we would like this information no later than COB today to allow us to prepare
the final response.
Thank you

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Subject: FW: New task tram HQEXS: I(b)(6) (b)(7)(C
women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

'requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

Due Date:
11/3/2014 5:00:00 PM
Please review the incoming and provide a draft response This requires SES clearance.

Thanks.

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 response to the Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Championship Series (ALCS) and the
subsequent World Series Games, HSI Kansas City management decided to conduct an IPR initiative within the
city. HSI Kansas City agents conducted open source searches on craigslist, social media, advertisements, and
patrolled the city to identify the sellers of counterfeit merchandise. HSI's inquiry and subsequent seizure (not a
raid) at Birdies, which primary sells ladies garments. but has garments for all genders was a very small part of
this initiative.
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HSI Kansas City agents heard a radio advertisement ffir a local business offering garments for sale
bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source internet search on this business quickly resulted
in pictures depicting what appeared to be an artist rendering of the stylistic "KC", which had previously
been determined to be a live trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MLB
did not provide any information surrounding or prompt the inquiry at Birdies.
The enforcement operations surrounding the AILS and World Series to date has resulted in the
following outcomes:
a.

No charges have been filed, nor do we anticipate filing charges in the future against the shop
owners of Birdies.
b The seizure of men's and women's garments at Birdies was based the copyright infringement
of the interlocking stylistic KC on items that were listed, displayed and offered for sale in
violation of 18 USC 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). The determination that the
garments were not authentic and subject to seizure was based on their lack of security
holograms, authentic tags. and quality. Additionally upon explanation of the copyright
infringement, the items were also abandoned by the shop owners.
c. To date HSI Kansas City has made 37 seizures of 1,377 items bearing counterfeit marks for
an approximately Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $77,281.00. Included in
these totals is the 55 pairs o I' men's and woman's undergarments seized from Birdies and 153
counterfeit World Series tickets seized from various violators, where one victim was
scammed out of approximately $10,000.
d. To date, in conjunction with state and local law enffircement, there have been five
arrests. Four of these arrest have occurred for violations of Kansas state law for trafficking in
counterfeit tickets and the fifth arrest occurred for violations of Missouri state law for trafficking
in counterfeit [-shirts. All of the subjects arrested have extensive prior criminal history.
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women's lingerie FOLDERID 76969

requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

FYI — I am walking over

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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

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Subject: FW: New task from HQEXS:

equests information regarding the raid to small business selling

women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464
FYI—please see the response from HSI KC below.
How are you all doing on the initial responses to the questions? Joe Macias wants the final response by mid-day
tomorrow, so it will be a bit of a rush tomorrow to get this letter ready.
Thanks
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requests information regarding the raid to small business selling

women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464
Laurie
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equests information regarding the raid to small business selling

women's lingerie FOLDERID 76464

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is tasked with investigating numerous violations of United States Code
(USC), including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) that are in violation of several sections of US law including
but not limited to 18 USC 2318 (trafficking in counterfeit labels), 18 USC 2319 (criminal infringement of
copyright) and 18 USC. 2320 (trafficking in counterfeit goods). HSI has historically worked in conjunction
with their state and local partners at major sporting and other events that attract counterfeiting operations. In
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Attachments:

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ICE/Homeland
Investigations
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Cell (2021 A28-1-1

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Feguests information regarding the raid to small business selling

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Attached is a first attempt for addressing the tasking. My contributions are in black, HSI KC is in blue.
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FW: HSI Kansas City IPR operations
Monday, November 03, 2014 12:04 46 PM

Not sure if this would come from you guys or from IPR Center — but heads up all the same If you
have one could you please send a copy to me? D1/D2 asking
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Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City IPR operations
The AD asked about this from a newspaper article this morning. Is there an ES?
Thx.
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Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City IPR operations

So far it appears to have just localized press. Hopefully, it won't make it out of the local news
bubble. We can reach out to MLB in case it does spread, but strictly as a precautionary
measure. I don't want to push back since it appears to be dead now as I'd hate to pour any fuel
on it. Dan and Shawn at OPA are handling it and monitoring any flare ups.

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Sent: Tuesday October 21, 2014 10:17:49 PM
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Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City IPR operations

Great idea. Let's move on it.
Thanks

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Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City IPR operations

We need MLB to step forward and throw some support for what we do Let us get with our
MLB contact and well be proactive as we can re: media

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Sent Tuesday, October 21, 2014 8:54:18 PM
To: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Cc:
Subject: FW: HSI Kansas City IPR operations

The headlines at the bottom of the email pretty much say it all. Were going to be all over the
news tomorrow for all the wrong reasons. Well obviously try to spin this as an opportunity to
discuss IPR, but the panty raid jokes will make it hard.

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 Issue: HSI Kansas City agents conducted IPR op at a lingerie shop, seizing several articles of
women's clothing. Media have been alerted to the operation and stories are appearing online
in local media now.

Proposed response:
statement given to KC star earlier today in reference to query about IPR work HSI is
doing — not specifically about this evening ops
"Special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security
Investigation (HSI), in cooperation with local authorities, are conducting ongoing
enforcement operations in the Kansas City area targeting vendors suspected of selling
counterfeit World Series merchandise and game tickets.
Since Oct. 14, four individuals have been arrested on state felony counterfeiting charges — one
in Platte County (Missouri) and three in Johnson County (Kansas). HSI special agents have
seized hundreds of counterfeit T-shirts, lingerie, fake baseball caps, cell phone cases,
sweatshirts and other sports related items, as well as equipment used for the manufacture of
these counterfeit items.
As the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, 1-151 plays a leading
role in targeting criminal organizations responsible for producing, smuggling and distributing
counterfeit products. HSI focuses not only on keeping counterfeit products off our streets, but
also on dismantling the criminal organizations behind such illicit activity."
For more info on our intellectual property rights (IPR) investigations, visit ww ice )

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Headlines online now:
Panty raid: Undercover feds confiscate Birdies Royals underwear

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 Homeland Security made a Royals panty raid at Birdies
Homeland Security Busts Printmaker, Seizes Panties, Over Alleged Kansas City Royals
Trademark Infringement
Royals unleash Homeland Security on Kansas City store selling bootleg panties
http://lightlybuzzed.com/2014/10/21/royals-sic-homeland-security-kansas-city-store-sellingbootleg-panties/

http //www.kansascity com/livingiliv-colurnns-blogs/jenee-osterheldt/article3211088.html

http://www.pitch.com/FastPitch/archives/2014/10/21/homeland-security-made-a-royals-pantv-raidat-birdies

http://newsinfoshop.orearticlaphp?storv=20141021160627581

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From:
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HSI KC

Date:

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 1:35:57 PM

Attachments:

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Man, you dudes are mean!!!

Homeland Security confiscates Royals
underwear in Kansas City

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If you want a Royals ticket, don't do this
Monday, October 27, 2014 11:27:46 PM

As the World Series moves toward what could be a dramatic conclusion at Kauffman Stadium this week, local
police are warning fans about the potential for ticket scams,
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Subject.

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is tasked with investigating numerous violations of
United States Code (USC), including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) that are in violation
of several sections of US law including but not limited to 18 USC 2318 (trafficking in
counterfeit labels), 18 USC 2319 (criminal infringement of copyright) and 18 USC. 2320
(trafficking in counterfeit goods). HSI has historically worked in conjunction with their state
and local partners at major sporting and other events that attract counterfeiting operations. In
response to the Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Championship Series
(ALCS) and the subsequent World Series Games, HSI Kansas City management decided to
conduct an IPR initiative within the city. 1-1S1 Kansas City agents conducted open source
searches on craigslist, social media, advertisements, and patrolled the city to identify the
sellers of counterfeit merchandise. HSI's inquiry and subsequent seizure (not a raid) at
Birdies, which primary sells ladies garments, but has garments for all genders was a very
small part of this initiative.

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 1. HSI Kansas City agents heard a radio advertisement for a local business offering
garments for sale bearing Kansas City Royals symbols. An open source internet
search on this business quickly resulted in pictures depicting what appeared to be an
artist rendering of the stylistic "KC", which had previously been determined to be a
live trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. MLB did
not provide any information surrounding or prompt the inquiry at Birdies.
2. The enforcement operations surrounding the ALCS and World Series to date has
resulted in the following outcomes:
a. No charges have been filed, nor do we anticipate filing charges in the
future against the shop owners of Birdies.
b. The seizure of men's and women's garments at Birdies was based the
copyright infringement of the interlocking stylistic KC on items that were
listed, displayed and offered for sale in violation of 18 USC 2320
(trafficking in counterfeit goods). The determination that the garments
were not authentic and subject to seizure was based on their lack of
security holograms, authentic tags, and quality. Additionally upon
explanation of the copyright infringement, the items were abandoned by
the shop owners.
c. To date HSI Kansas City has made 37 seizures of 1,377 items bearing
counterfeit marks for an approximately Manufacturer Suggested Retail
Price (MSRP) of $77,28 1.00. Included in these totals is the 55 pairs of
men's and woman's undergarments seized from Birdies and 153
counterfeit World Series tickets seized from various violators, where one
victim was scammed out of approximately $10,000.
d. To date, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, there have
been five arrests. Four of these arrest have occurred for violations of
Kansas state law for trafficking in counterfeit tickets and the fifth arrest
occurred for violations of Missouri state law for trafficking in counterfeit [shirts. All of the subjects arrested have extensive prior criminal history.

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Date:

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Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City IPR operations

Please don't use this Exec Summary„.we've already responded to Ops with a modifired version...
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inquiry and subsequent seizure at Birdies Lingerie shop.
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have one could you please send a copy to me? [11/D2 asking
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Great idea. Let's move on it.
Thanks

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21, 2014 9:57:28 PM
Ragsdale, Daniel

Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City IPR operations

We need MLB to step forward and throw some support for
MLB contact and well be proactive as we can re: media

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Ragsdale, Daniel H
Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City IPR operations

Thanks for the heads up!

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HSI Ka sas City IPR operations

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From
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To: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Subject: HSI Kansas City IPR operations

Issue: HSI Kansas City agents conducted IPR op at a lingerie shop, seizing several articles of
women's clothing. Media have been alerted to the operation and stories are appearing online
in local media now.

Proposed response:
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For more info on our intellectual property rights (IPR) investigations, visit www.ice.gov
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Local media have the story about the clothing and headlines are appearing online this evening
(see below).

Headlines online now:
Panty raid: Undercover feds confiscate Birdies' Royals underwear
Homeland Security made a Royals panty raid at Birdies
Homeland Security Busts Printmaker, Seizes Panties, Over Alleged Kansas City Royals
Trademark Infringement
Royals unleash Homeland Security on Kansas City store selling bootleg panties
http://lightlybuzzed.com/2014/10/21/royals-sic-homeland-secunty-kansas-city-store-sellingbootleg-panties/

http://wwvv.kansascity.com/living/liv-colurnns-blogs/jenee-osterheldt/article3211088.html

http://www.pitch.com/FastPitch/archives/2014/10/21/homeland-security-made-a-royals-panty-raidat-birdies

http://news.infoshop.org/article.php?storv=20141021160627581

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Office: (612) 843
Cell: 952-25

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RE: HSI KC
Wednesday, Oct her 22, 2014 2:16:22 PM
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What do you mean by big order?

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Subject: RE: HSI KC

They said they had a big order from a

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Subject: HSI KC

Man, you dudes are mean!!!

Homeland Security confiscates Royals
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 underwear in Kansas City

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RE: If you warn a Royals ticket, don't do this
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 11:31:41 AM

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Could be worse MP
once did a whole interview with a reporter - during which we stressed several times that
we are HSI - and then sh attributed all his quotes to the FBI.
Overall the arti le is accurate and positive for us. Thanks again for being available.
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Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 10:26 AM

Subject: FW: If you want a Royals ticket, don't do this
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Not sure what ha ened, but I thought we were clear on my title during our call yesterday. I don't think I will be
inclined to give
n interview next time.
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Sent: Monday, Octob r 27, 2014 10:28 PM
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Subject: If you want a Royals ticket. don't do this
As the World Series moves toward what could be a dramatic conclusion at Kauffman Stadium this week, local
police are warning fans about the potential for ticket scams.
bluvilwww kansascily confismwts/m1h/kansas-citv-rovals/article3406434 hi nil

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Subject:

RE: POE Request 00120960

Date:

Friday, October 17, 2010 12:01:47 PM

Approved.

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Deputy Special At.ent in Charge
HSI - Chicago, Illinois

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Subject: POE Request - 00120960
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WARNING.

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Cc:
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Date:

RE. Royals Game
Friday. October 10, 2014 2:32:08 PM

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Technical Enforcement Officer

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Subject: Royals Game
You all have expressed interest in working the Royals game Monday or Tuesday. Although we have
not officially obtained passes for the game, it looks promising that we will. Since there are so many
interested in working the game we will break into two separate groups Monday and Tuesday if we
obtain the passes. My goal is to try and keep you in the loop so that you can plan accordingly, but
NOTHING has been approved yet. The detail will be 3 hours before the game and 1 hour after the
game. This detail is completely voluntary, but we are going to have to break teams into Monday
and Tuesday and will determine Wednesday's team when the Royals win. So what I need is
volunteers for the Monday shift if the passes are obtained. Premium pay has NOT been authorized
for this detail and any agreements of flex time needs to be worked out with your supervisor. The
second I hear if we obtained the passes I will let you know, but please send rue your day preference
and if you are available to work the other day. If you absolutely do not want to work the Holiday
please let me know so you are not assigned.
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ttfakeshirts
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Thank yo

Re: Royals Post Season
Friday, September 26, 2010 3:19:26 PM

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cted IB members and HSI.

THANKS
Deputy Chief (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Investigation Bureau
Kansas City, Missouri Police Department

Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 26, 2014, at 1:27 PM,

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wrote:
All, I just wanted to give you a heads up on the potential Royals post-season schedule as it stands now. The Royals
are planning a 'Post Season- rally on Monday 9/29, from 10:45 until 13:30 at the stadium This rally is dependent
on the Royals clinching a playoff spot in the next day or so, and that information has not been released to the
media. I have touched base with 1(b)(6) (b)(7)(C) kpi or traffic crews in the event this takes place If/When (finger
crossed) the Royals clinch a playoff spot, there first game will be on Tuesday 9/30, at 19:00 hours at the stadium
This day will be much like the Royals Opening day schedule, as we will have the stadium swept and locked down
by K-9, no later than 11:00 hoursl(b)(6) (b)(7)(C)

is Coordinating, The gates to the stadium will be open at 17:00

hours to the public, and parking lots open at 14:30 hours for tailgating. 1(b)(6) (b)(7)(C) II included you in this email as
I was not sure if your guys would be working the lots for ticket scalpers not. I will have a full staff of Off-duty
officers working the game, but wanted to make sure Patrol and It

ations, and all of your staff were in the loop
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of what! know at this point. If you have question please call 719. 160(6) (b)(7)

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From:
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RE: Unoffical Stats as of last night

Date:

Thursday, October 2 2014 2:58:17 PM

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When you get a chance I need your bracelet so I can return to MLB
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Subject: Unoffical Stats as of last night
October 14, 2014

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141-shirts
9 T-shirts
16 Baseball caps and 721-shirts

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7 T shirts

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451-shirts

October 15, 2014
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114 T-shirts

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1- 11 T-shirts and 2 Baseball caps

October 16, 2014
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in Custody
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101 T-shirts and 8 Caps — ARRESTED- Felony Counterfeiting,Still

30 T-shirts

October 18, 2014
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115 T-shirts
14

Noodles, 4 Caps, 4T shirts, 16 hats, 12 stocking hats

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1 Cap, 6 stocking hats
—4 Cap

October 19, 2014
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25 phone cases with
25 Phone Cases wit

October 20, 2014
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17 T-shirts, 3 underwear, 1 infant onesie, 1 Beverage Holder, 3

Stickers, 2 Banners (Manufacturer, took t-shirt printing material- Felony charges pending)
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Counterfeit WSC Game Tickets — ARRESTED- Felony
Counterfeiting, Still in Custody
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p Counterfeit WSC Game Tickets — ARRESTED Felony

Counterfeiting, Still in Custody
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Counterfeiting, Still in Custody
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p Counterfeit WSC Game Tickets — ARRESTED- Felony

—14 Caps and $970.00, Cited for selling without license also

October 21, 2014
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1- 35 Boy Short Underwear, 17 Women Thong, 2 Men's Boxers, 1

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 Men's underwear (all bearing KC Royals Trademarks) **Panty Raid allegation**
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US Currency — ARRESTED (Local Charges)
8 KC Royals T-shirts, US Currency
41 KC Royals Street Signs, US Currency
—4 KC Royals Sweatshirts
3 KC Royals Street Signs
1130 Counterfeit WSC Game Tickets
2 Counterfeit WSC Tickets- Arrested

October 22, 2014
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144 KC Royals T-shirts, 94 KC Royals stocking Caps
5 KC Royals T-shirts

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From:
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CdrildKcSeries vendors
Monday, October 20, 2014 11:09 6 AM

Subject:
Date:

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From:
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RE: HSI Kansas City IPR opera ions

Date:
Attachments:

Monday, November 03, 2014 2:53:18 PM
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Thanks

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Sorry for the circle dance this morning

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Sub ect: RE: HSI Kansas City IPR operations
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Please see tttached Executive Summary on the our MI.B activities, which included 1151 KC's
inquiry an I subsequent seizure at Birdies Lingcrie shop.
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From.
Sent: Monday. November 03, 2014 11:05 AM

To:1(b)(6)(b)(7)(C)

Subject: rw: HSI Kansas City irrt operations

Not sure if this would come from you guys or from IPR Center — but heads up all the same. If you
have one could you please send a copy to me? D1/D2 asking
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Public Affairs Officer (spokesperson)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Office: (612) 843 (b)(6)(b)(7)
Cell: 952-25(

From: Ragsdale, Daniel H
i • Monday Novpmhpr 0'1 7014 10.55 AM
Sent
To: (b)(6)(b)(7)(C)
Cc:
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Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City IPR operations
The AD asked about this from a newspaper article this morning. Is there an ES?
Thx.
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From
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To (b)(6)(b)(7)(C)

Ragsdale, Daniel

CC
l(b)(6) b)(7)(C)

Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City PR operations

So far it appears to have just localized press. Hopefully, it won't make it out of the local news
bubble. We can reach out to MLB in case it does spread, but strictly as a precautionary
measure. I don't want to push back since it appears to be dead now as Ed hate to pour any fuel
on i (b)(6) and (b)(6) at OPA are handling it and monitoring any flare ups.
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21, 2014 10:17:49 PM
Ragsdale, Daniel

1(b)(6)(b)(7)(C)

Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City PR operations

Great idea. Let's move on it.
Thanks

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Executive As ociate Director
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Ragsdale, Daniel

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Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City IPR operations

We need MLB to step forward and throw some support for what we do Let us get with our
MLB contact and well be proactive as we can re: media

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From
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 8:56 6 PM
To: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Cc:
Ragsdale, Daniel H
Subject: RE: HSI Kansas City IPR operations

Thanks for the heads up!

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Executive Associate Director
Homeland Security Investigations- ICE
202-73
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From: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 8:54:18 PM
To: (b)(6) (b)(7)(C)
Cc:
Subject: FW: HSI Kansa City PR operations
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Page 99 of 101

 Subject: HSI Kansas City IPR operations
Issue: HSI Kansas City agents conducted IPR op at a lingerie shop, seizing several articles of
women's clothing. Media have been alerted to the operation and stories are appearing online
in local media now.
Proposed response:
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For more info on our intellectual property rights (IPR) investigations, visit www ice oov
(b)(6) (b)(7)(C) (b)(7)(E)

Local media have the story about the clothing and headlines are appearing online this evening
(see below).

Page 100 of 101

 Headlines online now:
Panty raid: Undercover feds confiscate Birdies Royals underwear
Homeland Security made a Royals panty raid at Birdies
Homeland Security Busts Printmaker, Seizes Panties, Over Alleged Kansas City Royals
Trademark Infringement
Royals unleash Homeland Security on Kansas City store selling bootleg panties
http://lightlybuzzed.com/2014/10/21/royals-sic-homeland-security-kansas-city-store-sellingbootleg-panties/

http://www.kansascity.comi iving/liv-co I um ns-bl ogs/jenee-osterh eldt/a rticle3211088.html

http://wwvv.pitch.com/FastPitch/archives/2014/10/21/homela nd-secu rity-made-a-roya Is-pa ntv-ra idat-birdies

httplinewsinfoshop.orgiarticle.php?story=20141021160627581

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