This legislation improves the incentives
for small businesses to participate in the program, by ensuring that
the prize--a certificate for expedited processing of certain matters at
the USPTO--can be transferable to third parties. Yesterday, we held a hearing with witnesses from U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement and industry innovators who described the central
role that intellectual property has played in allowing their businesses
to grow and innovate. We also heard about some of the enforcement
challenges that those in IP-intensive industries face as they seek to
protect their intellectual property. As a cochair of the Congressional Trademark Caucus, which we just
relaunched this week, I recognize the value of trademarks and their
impact on society and the economy, as well as how counterfeiting can
seriously impact consumer health and safety.
Keywords matched
Immigration