Patrick Leahy - United States Senator for Vermont: Release. May 26, 2011 WASHINGTON (Thursday, May 26, 2011) – The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday voted to approve legislation aimed at countering the illegal online sale of counterfeit goods.
The Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act, or PROTECT IP Act, is sponsored by Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), former Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), and Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). 112th Congress (2011-2012. 112th Congress (2011-2012.