1. Discuss the explosive growth of the counterfeit goods industry in recent years. What factors have facilitated its expansion? 2. Reflect on the implications of product piracy for companies. How can companies protect themselves from counterfeiters? 3. Consider the challenges involved in stopping product piracy. Why is it so difficult for countries to crack down on counterfeiters? 4. Product piracy is especially prevalent in the global pharmaceutical industry. Reflect on why intellectual property rights are so important to pharmaceutical companies.