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What kind of America would we live in if people’s property could be stolen and there were no consequences?  Our world has changed much from the time of our founding – instead of just protecting against theft of property, we have to guard against a new kind of theft – the theft of ideas and innovation made easier by the Internet. 

Protecting innovators and inventors from threats like counterfeiting and piracy is essential and is accomplished through a strong patent system that safeguards people’s ideas. We need to make sure the patent system keeps pace with today’s rapid technological advancements with legislation to reform and update U.S. intellectual property 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 strong 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.
October 2016
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10/13/16 Hatch Urges DOJ to Work with Congress on ICPA
April 2016
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4/13/16 Hatch Bill Targeting Prescription Drug Abuse Heads to President’s Desk for Signature
4/5/16 Hatch Lauds Passage of Trade Secrets Bill as a “Critical Victory for IP and Business Communities”
4/4/16 My view: Congress' intellectual property breakthrough: A bipartisan victory for Utah innovators and job creators
4/4/16 My view: Congress' intellectual property breakthrough: A bipartisan victory for Utah innovators and job creators
4/4/16 Utah companies need trade-secret law to compete fairly
November 2015
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11/12/15 Defending our Nation Against Cyberthreats
October 2015
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10/20/15 Hatch Calls for Audit of Federal Government’s Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks
10/20/15 Hatch Statement on House Passage of Judicial Redress Act
10/2/15 Hatch Hosts LinkedIn CEO at Senate Republican High-Tech Task Force