Bill > HR4930

This bill expands the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to share information about suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. Specifically, it changes the standard for when CBP can share information from a suspicion to a "reasonable suspicion" that intellectual property rights have been violated. The bill also broadens the types of items that can be considered in these investigations to include packing materials and containers, in addition to the merchandise, its packaging, and labels. Furthermore, CBP will be able to share nonpublic information it receives from online marketplaces, shipping companies (freight forwarders), and other entities involved in importing goods into the United States with rights holders, provided that CBP notifies the rights holder of the information being shared. Finally, the bill allows CBP to share this information with other parties who have an interest in the merchandise, as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner of CBP.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4930/all-info