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Entertainment Software Association Applauds Formation of Intellectural Property Task Force
FEBRUARY 13, 2010 – Following Attorney General Eric Holder’s formation of a new Department of Justice Task Force on Intellectual Property, Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), released the statement below. The ESA is the trade association representing U.S. computer and video game publishers.
“We applaud the Justice Department for its commitment to protecting intellectual property and commend the Attorney General for his leadership in establishing the new Intellectual Property Task Force. The Attorney General’s support creates an environment for growth—both economically and creatively—that generates innovative computer and video games for enthusiasts and helps protect the jobs of countless contributors who bring these products to market.
“Intellectual property is the lifeblood and backbone of entertainment software. Consumers benefit with the lower cost, high-quality and more diverse title offerings that are made possible by strong measures protecting the creative works of our industry’s artists.”
The Entertainment Software Association is the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of companies publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers and the Internet. The ESA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers including a global anti-piracy program, owning the E3 Expo, business and consumer research, federal and state government relations, First Amendment and intellectual property protection efforts. For more information, please visit www.theESA.com.
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