The Intellectual Property Attache Act (IPAA) was unveiled by U.S. Representative Lamar S. Smith on July 9, 2012.[2] This act was a section of the previously unsuccessful Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) which did not pass its markup by the House Judiciary Committee.[3] The bill's aim was to increase the presence of intellectual property attaches around the world.[4] These attaches would play the role of intellectual property "diplomats" for the United States, encouraging other countries to enforce copyright laws.[4] The attaches, currently linked to the US Patent and Trademark Office, would be set up in the Commerce Department.[4]

References

  1. ^ ALTHAM, GREGORY. "7/10/2012 Full Committee Markup" (PDF). ALDERSON REPORTING COMPANY. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 September 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Tech group execs rake in cash - Tablet war opens a new front: D.C. - Markey to unveil carrier replies on law enforcement requests - Smith, others unveil IP bill - It’s 'malware Monday'" Politico Retrieved Feb. 11 2013.
  3. ^ "SOPA online piracy bill markup postponed" The Washington Post Retrieved Feb. 11 2013.
  4. ^ a b c "Lamar Smith Looking To Sneak Through SOPA In Bits & Pieces, Starting With Expanding Hollywood's Global Police Force" Techdirt Retrieved Feb. 11 2013.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_Property_Attache_Act
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