Managing Intellectual Property

Bush authorises IP tsar

17 October 2008

Eileen McDermott, New York

President Bush on Monday enacted legislation intended to improve enforcement of IP rights in the US

Originally titled the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008, the bill (S3325) passed the full Senate as the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 on September 25.

It aims to authorise the Attorney General to enforce civil copyright laws, enhance civil IP laws, provide for coordination and strategic planning of federal efforts against counterfeiting and piracy, and increase resources...



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