DPE Commends the Nomination of Deborah Robinson for Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Katie Barrows
Communications Director
P: 202-549-5991
Kbarrows@dpeaflcio.org
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 - Today, President Biden announced his intention to nominate Deborah Robinson for the position of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC). The IPEC is the position in the Executive Office of the President statutorily charged with engaging on copyright protection and enforcement issues and coordinating the actions of multiple federal agencies.
Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) President Jennifer Dorning released the following statement on Robinson’s nomination:
“I commend President Biden for nominating Deborah Robinson to serve as the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC). Deborah’s more than two decade legal career makes her well-qualified to serve in this critical role.
At a time when policy makers are confronting the rapid emergence of AI and grappling with the growth of digital trade, middle class creative professionals, including members of DPE’s affiliate unions, need a person in the IPEC role who understands that their economic livelihoods depend on strong intellectual property protections. I believe Deborah meets the mark on this important qualification.
I urge the Senate to move swiftly on Deborah’s confirmation. Union professionals need a confirmed IPEC on the job right away. Previously, the Senate has confirmed IPEC nominees in both Democratic and Republican administrations with overwhelming bipartisan support, and Deborah should be no different.”
About DPE
The Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) is a coalition of 24 unions representing over four million professional and technical union members. DPE affiliate unions represent professionals in over 300 occupations in education and healthcare; science, engineering, and technology; legal, business, and management; media, entertainment, and the arts; and public administration.