Tillis Opposes TPP Over IP Language
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said he opposes the current version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), telling participants at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global IP Center event Thursday that the current treaty language doesn’t go far enough to protect U.S.…
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IP interests. The Obama administration released many portions of the full TPP text Thursday, prompting a mixed reaction from tech groups (see 1511050058). Tillis also vowed Thursday to work via the Senate Judiciary Committee to pass patent legislation “that actually satisfies” all stakeholders. “Let’s work hard to get this right,” he said.