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US HR3455

US HR3455
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act


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Introduced
05/20/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. (on 11/01/2022)

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