ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement can be attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding Rep. Darrell Issa’s (R-Calif.) chairmanship of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet:
“We congratulate Rep. Issa and are confident he will lead the House IP subcommittee in the same problem-solving manner that he led the House Oversight Committee and our industry association. From starting his own business to being a patent owner, Chairman Issa brings real world experience to a vitally important subcommittee.
“We look forward to working with him and the entire subcommittee on a range of intellectual property issues the consumer electronics industry faces such as utility patents, design patents, trademarks and copyrights. Chairman Issa may not always be in agreement with our positions, but he is ethical, thorough and thoughtful. A great leader like Chairman Issa is vital for the subcommittee responsible for protecting and promoting innovation, America's greatest asset.”
Before his election to Congress, Rep. Issa served two terms as CEA chairman. In 2005, he was inducted into CEA’s Digital Patriots program for his instrumental role in supporting and advancing technology innovation.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the technology trade association representing the $211 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org, www.DeclareInnovation.com and through social media: http://www.ce.org/social
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