National Intellectual Property Rights Squad: ASA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Squad CY-7 SA Sakura S. Okuri July 8, 2013 National Intellectual Property Squad, Rights Squad, CY-7 CY-7 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO
Background Special Agent Sakura S. J. Okuri: 11 yrs Military Service Automated Factory Management, Engineering BS USNA 1994, MS BU 2006 11+ yrs FBI Organized crime/violent Crime/Computer intrusion/counterterrorism/crisis negotiation/cyber IPR Contact: Telephone: (202)278-2000, (202) 570-8392 Email: Sakura.Okuri@ic.fbi.gov
FBI Priorities Protect U.S. from terrorist attack Protect U.S. against foreign intelligence operations/espionage Protect U.S. against cyber-based attacks and high-technology crimes Combat public corruption Protect civil rights Combat transnational/national criminal organizations Combat major white-collar crime Combat significant violent crime Support federal, state, local and international partners Upgrade technology to support FBI s missions
FBI Structure FBIHQ in Washington, D.C. Provides administrative, oversight, coordination, program management and investigative support functions 56 Field Offices and 400 Resident Agencies in the U.S. Conduct investigations > 75 Legal Attaché (Legat) offices overseas Perform liaison functions Conduct investigations with host country authorization
FBIHQ Cyber Divison The Cyber Division at FBIHQ was created in 2002 to consolidate the following programs: Computer Intrusion (Hacking, Denial of Service, Phishing, Botnet, Identity Theft) Child Pornography (Enticement, Production, Distribution, Possession) Intellectual Property Rights (Theft of Trade Secrets, Criminal Copyright/Trademark Infringement, Counterfeit Items). Emphasis on health and safety. Internet Fraud (Credit Card, Auction)
FBI Large cyber presence in Washington Division 5 Cyber Squads at the NVRA in Manassas, VA: CT/CI Computer Intrusion Criminal Computer Intrusion/Cyber Crime (Squad CY-3 and CY-4) CART (Computer Analysis and Response Team) WF Squad CY-7: Intellectual Property Rights Violations Aviation/Aerospace is among the Squad s Highest Priorities Theft of Trade Secrets, Criminal Copyright and Trademark Infringement, Counterfeit Items). Emphasis on health and safety Internet and Computer Fraud Personnel in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Beijing
Squad CY-7 1 Supervisory Special Agent (SSA), 7 Special Agents (SA) and intelligence personnel. Territories: Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Covers cyber IPR matters which occur in WF territories and on National Level Largest dedicated IPR squad in FBI Located near National IPR Unit
Intellectual Property Rights Unit Located at the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPRCC) in Crystal city, VA Provides forum for interagency cooperation Initiates health and safety investigations, and major intellectual property rights (IPR) initiatives Supports and provides training to agents, task force officers, and foreign law enforcement officials Investigative partners include USDOT-OIG, FAA, AFOSI, DCIS, NCIS, USCG and USDOJ/CHIP
Fractured Skies Initiative Targets counterfeit goods in the aerospace and aviation industry. The initiative focuses primarily on: Public health and safety Theft of trade secrets Supply chain vulnerabilities Public and private aerospace ventures General and Commercial aviation Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Nascent space industry (service/tourism) SSA Amanda J. Strickland at IPRU
Initial Investigative Process Receive complaint (Citizens, industry groups, other agencies) Triage complaint (Violation of federal laws, venue, loss) Contact US Attorney s Office (USAO) If appropriate, open case (USAO concurrence, FBI priority, investigative resources, other factors) Alternatively, we may refer complaint to other FBI divisions or government agencies
Investigative Process Purpose: To collect evidence in order to further criminal investigation and prosecution Tools: Interview Surveillance Open Source/Public Database Research Subpoena (Grand Jury/Administrative) Court Order (2703, Pen/Trap, Title III) Undercover Operations Warrants (Search, Arrest)
Prosecution Process Provide results of investigation to USAO Must be able to prove all elements of a statute to prosecute If the decision is made to prosecute, USAO may: Issue target letters to subject/defendant to begin plea negotiation Seek grand jury indictment -> arrest/summon Have agent file complaint -> arrest Investigative Outcome: Plea/Trial Sentencing
Federal Statutes 18, USC, Section 38 (Fraud involving aircraft or space vehicle parts) 18, USC. Section 2320 (Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods or Services) 18, USC, Section 2319 (Copyright Infringement) 18, USC, Section 1343 (Wire Fraud) 18, USC, Section 1001 (False Statement) 18, USC, Section 371 (Conspiracy) 17, USC, Section 506 (Copyright Infringement) 18, USC, Section 1341 (Mail Fraud) 18, USC, Section 1831 (Theft of Trade Secrets)
18, USC, Section 38 Elements
Working with Law Enforcement We will tell you what we can but may be restricted by: Grand Jury restrictions Court order restrictions (sealed orders) Privacy rights Will need private industry expertise You know your products/processes best Concurrent Investigations Private industry may provide info to LE but cannot act as agent of government Please talk to us! Press Concerns
Victim/Witness Program If you (or your company) have been identified as a victim, your information will be passed to the appropriate FBI Victim/Witness Coordinator You will be contacted and given the option to enroll in the victim/witness program Will be informed of certain rights If enrolled, will be informed of court proceedings
How You Can Help Provide tips/referrals Call any of us Provide training (Tell us what you think we need to know) Provide technical support during investigation Assistance in determining financial loss, impact Be prepare to testify if needed
Federal Partners Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Dept. of Transportation Office of Inspector General (DOT-OIG) Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Army Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS): Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Points of Contact Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPRCC) SSA Charles Rankin, (703) 603-3962 SSA Amanda J. Strickland, (703) 603-3969 SSA Antonio Santiago, (202) 278-2051 SA Sakura Okuri, (202) 278-4514
Recommendations/Questions SA Saki Okuri Intellectual Property Rights Squad (CY-7) FBI 601 4th Street NW Washington, D.C. Phone(BB): (202)570-8392 Office: (202)278-4514 Email: Sakura.Okuri@ic.fbi.gov
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