If you’ve ever gotten into a conversation with me regarding politics, you probably know that I’m quite cautious when it comes to trusting the government to really work in the best interest of the people it represents. Today, however, I am happy to say that I’m quite impressed with the current administration’s approach to copyright and intellectual property protection.
This is because, on February 12, 2010, the Department of Justice announced a “New Intellectual Property Task Force as Part of Broad IP Enforcement Initiative.” (Read the press release)
As a firm supporter of intellectual property rights, this is great news – especially in our current economy. As it becomes more and more clear that the old economy based on the industrial revolution (read: factories) is dying, it’s becoming increasingly important for our citizens and government to understand that the biggest and most valuable export from the United States is not any physical product we create, but rather Intellectual Property. Continue reading →
