In July 2005, Christine J. Siwik testified before U.S. Senate, Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, at a hearing entitled ‘Perspective on Patents: Harmonization and Other Matters.’ Presently, both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are considering legislation that could significantly change the patent laws. Through her testimony, Ms. Siwik sought to protect the interests of the generic pharmaceutical industry. A copy of Ms. Siwik’s written testimony can be found at http://judiciary.senate.gov/hearing.cfm?id=1582.