Concerns over illicit technology transfers to rogue nations such as Iran and North Korea, undisclosed dealings with China and Russia, and retaliation against whistleblowers who brought these alarming issues to light will be the topics of a hearing chaired by U.S. Representative Chris Smith.

“Establishing Accountability at the World Intellectual Property Organization: Illicit Technology Transfers, Whistleblowing, and Reform,” is the title of the hearing to be held before the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on International Organizations on Feb. 24.

          Who:                Members of the House subcommittee on international organizations, and witnesses:

• James Pooley, Attorney at Law (Former Deputy Director for Innovation and Technology, World Intellectual Property Organization)

• Miranda Brown (Former Strategic Adviser to the Director General, World Intellectual Property Organization)

• Matthew Parish, Founder and Managing Director Gentium Law Group

  What:               Congressional hearing on intellectual property issues

  When:             Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m.

  Where:            Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 (first floor)

   

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