Counterfeit Goods Seizure Act of 2019

Senate Bill 2987 - Counterfeit Goods Seizure Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:05Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2987 Counterfeit Goods Seizure Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Foreign Trade and International Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2987

Counterfeit Goods Seizure Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to seize goods or packaging entering the United States that involve design patent infringement. Current law authorizes the CBP to seize only goods or packaging that involve copyright, trademark, or trade name infringement.

The CBP may impose a fee to cover the administrative costs of recording design patents. (Currently, rights owners may record their intellectual property with the CBP to assist with the CBP's intellectual property enforcement efforts.)

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Current Status of Bill S 2987

Bill S 2987 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2019. Bill S 2987 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2019. Bill S 2987's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 5, 2019