Although manufacturers acknowledge that preventing terrorism must come before fighting counterfeiting and piracy, some trade groups that have led the fight worry that their work has been dealt a setback.
"We have always believed that amicable cooperation is the best solution to fighting counterfeits," Mr. von Schirmeister said.
That means that the effort to cut off the money flow to terrorists could include fighting counterfeiting.
Oakley, a publicly traded company based in Foothill Ranch, Calif., has been a leader at fighting counterfeiting.
The secret service is charged with protecting the life of the president and with fighting counterfeiting and online fraud.
Google says, however, that it takes an active role in fighting counterfeiting, taking down links to sites selling fakes when it is notified.
Coach -- another often imitated leather goods maker -- has been aggressive fighting counterfeiting for years, said Carole Sadler, Ms. Kolsun's counterpart there.
"But now it is time to look forward and tell the commission that we are willing to work hand in hand on fighting counterfeiting and protecting copyright with full respect to fundamental freedoms.
But many companies still balk at the cost of some of the more effective technologies, especially in today's economic climate.Bill Thompson, the Shanghai-based managing director of Pinkertons, a private investigation firm, claims that the key to fighting counterfeiting is the four "Es": enforcement, education, external pressure, and economic growth.
Some American manufacturers are worried that as the United States turns its attention to fighting terrorism, counterfeiting will be virtually unchecked and may expand.
