The US House Committee on Small Business recently examined the relationship between intellectual property and entrepreneurship/job creation.

The Automotive Service Association issued the following news release: The U.S. House Committee on Small Business held a hearing entitled “The Impact of Intellectual Property on Entrepreneurship and Job Creation.” Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., chairwoman of the committee, held the hearing to highlight the importance of protecting intellectual property and how this protection can “spur job growth.” Several witnesses from different backgrounds, ranging from business software to motor vehicle equipment, testified at the hearing. William Mansfield, director of Intellectual Property for ABRO industries, testified on behalf of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), representing companies that manufacture motor vehicle parts for use in the light vehicle and heavy duty original equipment and aftermarket industries.

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U.S. House Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on Impact of Intellectual Property