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Monday, May 4, 2026

Bulgaria Removed from Intellectual Property Watch List after Progress in Anti-Piracy Enforcement, Prosecution Says

Bulgaria has been removed from the intellectual property protection watch list under the so-called "Special 301" Report following coordinated efforts by Bulgaria's Prosecution Off…

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