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Introduced
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the prohibition on U.S. courts recognizing certain trademark, trade name, or commercial name rights. Specifically, it removes the requirement that the trademark, trade name, or commercial name be owned by a "designated national" (a reference to the Cuban government) and adds a requirement that the person or entity asserting the rights knew or had reason to know that the mark was the same as or substantially similar to one used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated. The bill aims to prevent the recognition of trademarks or other commercial names that were obtained through the confiscation of businesses or assets, unless the original owner or their legitimate successor has consented.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (23)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)*,
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Val Demings (D),
Theodore Deutch (D),
Mario Diaz-Balart (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Lois Frankel (D),
Scott Franklin (R),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Jenniffer González (R),
Mark Green (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Al Lawson (D),
Bill Posey (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
John Rutherford (R),
María Salazar (R),
Albio Sires (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Chris Stewart (R),
Michael Waltz (R),
Susan Wild (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3455/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3455/BILLS-117hr3455ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3455/BILLS-117hr3455ih.pdf.pdf |
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