What to expect from a new IP cabinet position

The intellectual property enforcement bill Congress passed over the weekend has won strong bipartisan support and wide-ranging approval from the business community. It remains to be seen, however, whether the president will sign into law the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, or Pro-IP Act.
The bill is likely to be sent to the White House within a week, giving the president 10 days to sign or veto it. It would likely survive a veto, unless the president vetoed or ignored the bill while Congress is out of session. Congress intended to adjourn this week ahead of the November elections, but the financial bailout bill has kept it in session.
The bill's major stumbling block is a provision calling for the president to appoint a Senate-confirmed Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator. The creation of a new cabinet position is a significant--and perhaps most controversial--part of the bill. What exactly would the IP coordinator do, and why does it matter? Here's a look at some of those concerns.
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