Input Sought On IP Strategy
The new White House intellectual property enforcement coordinator has put out a request for comments seeking input on what should be included in the intellectual property enforcement strategy she is crafting.
This "joint strategy" was mandated by a law Congress passed in 2008, which also created the IP enforcement coordinator position. Victoria A. Espinel is the first person to hold the post after being confirmed by the Senate in December.
A Federal Register notice Tuesday said the strategy must include "an analysis of the threat posed by violations of intellectual property rights, including the costs to the U.S. economy resulting from such violations, and the threats to public health and safety created by infringement." In addition, the notice is seeking recommendations on ways to reduce the supply of infringing goods both in the United States and abroad and weaknesses, duplicative efforts or other impediments to enforcing IP laws.
The coordinator also is seeking input on other issues including ways to improve information sharing between agencies involved in enforcing IP protection laws; disrupting infringement networks in other countries; and strengthening efforts by other countries to protect and enforce IP rights. Comments must be submitted by March 24.
"By committing to common goals, the government will more effectively and efficiently combat intellectual property infringement," the notice said.
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