CBSA supports the fight against counterfeit and pirated goods entering or leaving Canada. The Agency has the power to temporarily detain suspected counterfeit goods encountered at the border while rights holders seek legal redress.

As an owner of valid Canadian intellectual property rights, you may be eligible to file a Request for Assistance (RFA) application with the CBSA. RFAs may help the CBSA to find and detain commercial shipments suspected of containing materials that infringe on intellectual property rights.

For more information and to understand how the program works, please visit the CBSA website.