PILMA Applauds Passage of US Patent Protection Act

WASHINGTON - The Pharmaceutical Industry Labor Management Association (PILMA) applauded the decisive action by the US Senate in passing the 2011 Patent Protection Act.

According to the Association, the strong 95 to 5 vote is a solid indication that the bill meets the concerns from both sides of the aisle. This measure will unlock US innovation and support good jobs.

It provides the framework for simplifying the patent protection process while enhancing US competitiveness. We congratulate Chairman Leahy for his work in developing this legislation and his determination in seeing it through to passage. PILMA will continue to support this bill as it moves to the House, working with our friends on both sides of the aisle to make sure that it is not weakened as it goes through the legislative process.

The Pharmaceutical Industry Labor Management Association (PILMA) is a coalition of companies and labor organizations in the pharmaceutical industry which have joined forces to grow this important sector in US economy, create high-quality jobs, and promote medical innovation to cure disease.