During a news conference in San Juan, Dora Peñagarícano, one of the island’s foremost trademark attorneys and partner of the McConnell Valdes law firm, explained the penalties that counterfeiters face for violating copyrighted work.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)