| As a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I am actively involved in a broad spectrum of issues affecting the American legal system, including the protection of intellectual property and the appropriate enforcement of antitrust laws.
I am the Ranking Republican Member of the Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee, which engages in active, ongoing oversight over the antitrust agencies and the nation’s key industries. My goal is to ensure that our antitrust laws are vigorously applied so that consumers see the benefits of full and free competition.
Because the patent system is the bedrock of technological advancement, especially in today’s global economy, I also want to ensure that innovators and inventors are protected from threats like counterfeiting and piracy. I also want to make sure the patent system keeps pace with today’s rapid technological advancements, and is the Republican leader in the Senate on current legislation to reform and update U.S. IP law. In Utah alone, there are more than 3,200 technology and 500 life science companies. Utah leads the western states’ region in creating and sustaining these companies. I am a staunch supporter of innovation and the dedicated people who devote their time and talents to bringing about a better life for all of us through their ideas and inventive energy. |
