John Conyers: “I support the bill. It has been described very adequately by the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary. I might…”

“I support the bill. It has been described very adequately by the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary. I might remind our colleagues that we passed the bill by voice vote twice under suspension of the rules. It is an important measure because it implements the provisions of the 1989 Madrid Protocol, which creates a low-cost and efficient system for registering marks internationally. The most important aspect of the Protocol is that it allows entities to file for mark protection with all member countries through one fee and one application. And so this international concept is an important one as we expand the understanding of the principles of copyright, trademark, and patent law around the world. I am very happy to join in support with the chairman of the committee.”