Chamber Commends Introduction of Senate IP Bill

The U.S. Chamber on July 24 applauded the Senate Judiciary committee for introducing the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008.

“By moving forward affirmatively on this bill, Congress can demand its solidarity with our talented innovators, workers whose jobs rely on intellectual property, and consumers who depend on safe and effective products,” according to U.S. Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue. “We urge the Senate to approve this legislation expeditiously.”

The proposed legislation would fortify civil and criminal laws against counterfeiting and piracy, provide enhanced IP enforcement and prosecutorial resources, and improve IP coordination within the executive branch – therefore defending the needs and ideas of America’s technological leaders.

The House passed similar legislation earlier this year.

Learn more about what the Chamber is doing to protect intellectual property.

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