Collins commends President Trump for prioritizing intellectual property, American jobs
February 6, 2019
“The future of American innovation and the livelihoods of thousands of Americans rest on the need to protect intellectual property.”
WASHINGTON -- Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-Ga.) commends the Trump Administration for its efforts to protect American trade secrets and jobs. President Trump highlighted intellectual property in his State of the Union address yesterday and in his administration’s release of the Annual Intellectual Property Report.“The future of American innovation and the livelihoods of millions of Americans rest on the need to protect intellectual property,” said Collins. “President Trump has been very clear that his administration is prioritizing IP and the protection of U.S. trade secrets. I look forward to serving as a strong ally to the president as we stand up for American jobs and our economy by safeguarding American innovation.”Background: In President Trump’s State of the Union address, he said, “We are now making it clear to China that after years of targeting our industries, and stealing our intellectual property, the theft of American jobs and wealth has come to an end.” The President’s full State of the Union address is availablehere. The Annual Intellectual Property Report is availablehere.