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House Ways and Means subcommittee opening urges stronger IP enforcement, warns against digital-service taxes
Summary
The presiding member opening a House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing on intellectual property and digital trade argued that U.S. innovation is a central economic strength, cited national-level employment and GDP figures for IP-intensive industries, criticized foreign discriminatory digital taxes and weak IP enforcement, and urged stronger enforcement paired with international commitments.
The presiding member (unnamed), chairing the House Ways and Means subcommittee, opened a hearing on intellectual property and digital trade by arguing that U.S. innovation is a central economic strength and calling for stronger enforcement of rights abroad.
"US innovation is one of our nation's greatest strengths," the presiding member said, framing intellectual property and digital trade as vital to both the economy and national security. He cited the scale of the sector, saying IP-intensive industries account for 41%…
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