Update - May 2008: PRO IP ACT

May 8, 2008

Today, the House of Representatives passed the
PRO IP Act, officially known as the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (H.R. 4279). The main purpose of the bill is to strengthen criminal and civil laws that pertain to copyright and trademark infringement, allocate key personnel and resources to monitor and enforce IP infringement, and enhance strategic Federal initiatives against counterfeiting and piracy. The bill will now move to the Senate for consideration; however, no timetable has yet been established.

Click here to view additional information on the U.S. House of Representatives website.