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US S2934
SHOP SAFE Act of 2023 Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2023
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Introduced
09/26/2023
09/26/2023
In Committee
09/26/2023
09/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2023 (SHOP SAFE Act of 2023), amends the Trademark Act of 1946 to establish contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms that fail to take reasonable measures to prevent the sale of counterfeit goods that implicate health and safety. The bill outlines specific steps platforms must take, such as verifying third-party seller information, implementing screening measures, and removing listings with suspected counterfeit marks. The provisions apply to platforms with at least $500,000 in annual sales or those that receive 10 qualifying notices. The bill also requires platforms to implement reasonable data security practices and allows for annual adjustments to the sales thresholds.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. Hearings held. (on 10/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2934/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2934/BILLS-118s2934is.pdf |
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