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Statement By Secretary Johnson On The Joint Strategic Plan On Intellectual Property E
Statement By Secretary Johnson On The Joint Strategic Plan On Intellectual Property Enforcement
12-13-2016 11:59 AM Release Date: December 13, 2016 For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 Yesterday, the Administration released the 2016 Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement.* This plan details the Federal Government’s overall vision for intellectual property enforcement for the next three years, and provides agencies with specific ways to achieve that vision.* Intellectual property is one of our country’s most valuable assets.* When people steal intellectual property or trade in counterfeit goods, they threaten America’s innovation-based economy.* They also threaten the competitiveness of our businesses, the livelihoods of our U.S. workers, our critical infrastructure, our national security, and the health and safety of our consumers.* The Department of Homeland Security plays a vital role in protecting intellectual property.* Identifying and interdicting illicit trade, such as counterfeit and pirated products bound for the U.S. market, is a key DHS mission. * Since the 2013 Joint Strategic Plan, business models have changed, such as the increase in e-commerce trade.* But at the same time, DHS has facilitated stronger and more effective intellectual property protection.* Building on these accomplishments, and adapting to changing business models, DHS will examine new and better ways to protect entrepreneurs and the American public.* As outlined in the 2016 Joint Strategic Plan, DHS will, among other things:**
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