Victoria Espinel

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Victoria Espinel

U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator

Victoria A. Espinel was confirmed unanimously by the Senate on December 4, 2009 as the first U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator. Ms. Espinel serves in the Executive Office of the President and is charged with developing and implementing the Administration’s overall strategy for enforcement of intellectual property. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Espinel taught international trade law and intellectual property law at George Mason University School of Law. In 2007, Ms Espinel was asked to serve as the first Assistant USTR for Intellectual Property and Innovation. In that capacity, she was the chief US trade negotiator for intellectual property and innovation and was responsible for developing US trade policy on intellectual property and innovation.

Victoria Espinel's Posts

Economy

Releasing the Joint Strategic Plan to Combat Intellectual Property Theft

June 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM EDT

Victoria Espinel, U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, unveils the Administration’s first Joint Strategic Plan to combat intellectual property theft.

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Hearing from America on Intellectual Property

May 20, 2010 at 10:10 AM EDT

Learn about the intellectual property (IP) enforcement strategy and how the Administration responds to issues of IP infringement.

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Intellectual Property and Risks to the Public

February 23, 2010 at 3:22 PM EDT

Victoria Espinel, U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, gives an overview of the issues at the heart of her job.

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