PROTECT IP Act

The PROTECT IP Act (Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act) was proposed U.S. legislation aimed at combating online copyright infringement and counterfeit goods. It would have allowed authorities to block access to websites that host or facilitate illegal content, such as pirated movies or fake products, by working with internet service providers. The goal was to protect creators and businesses from intellectual property theft. Critics argued it might threaten internet freedom and due process. The bill was eventually not passed, but it sparked ongoing debate about balancing online safety with free expression.