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Protect American IPR Act
12/30/2022, 3:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6128
Bill 117 HR 6128, also known as the Protect American IPR Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect American intellectual property rights (IPR) from theft and infringement by foreign entities.
The bill includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions is the establishment of a task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of intellectual property theft. This task force would work closely with law enforcement agencies and other relevant stakeholders to identify and address instances of IPR infringement.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen enforcement of existing intellectual property laws, such as increasing penalties for those found guilty of stealing or infringing on American IPR. This is intended to serve as a deterrent to potential offenders and to send a clear message that the United States takes the protection of intellectual property rights seriously. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance cooperation and information sharing between the United States and its international partners in the fight against intellectual property theft. This is seen as crucial in today's globalized economy, where intellectual property can easily be stolen and exploited across borders. Overall, the Protect American IPR Act aims to safeguard American innovation and creativity by cracking down on intellectual property theft and infringement. It is hoped that this legislation will help to protect American businesses and individuals from the negative impacts of IPR theft, while also promoting a fair and competitive marketplace for innovation.
The bill includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions is the establishment of a task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of intellectual property theft. This task force would work closely with law enforcement agencies and other relevant stakeholders to identify and address instances of IPR infringement.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen enforcement of existing intellectual property laws, such as increasing penalties for those found guilty of stealing or infringing on American IPR. This is intended to serve as a deterrent to potential offenders and to send a clear message that the United States takes the protection of intellectual property rights seriously. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance cooperation and information sharing between the United States and its international partners in the fight against intellectual property theft. This is seen as crucial in today's globalized economy, where intellectual property can easily be stolen and exploited across borders. Overall, the Protect American IPR Act aims to safeguard American innovation and creativity by cracking down on intellectual property theft and infringement. It is hoped that this legislation will help to protect American businesses and individuals from the negative impacts of IPR theft, while also promoting a fair and competitive marketplace for innovation.
Congressional Summary of HR 6128
Protect American IPR Act
This bill addresses the effects of violations of U.S. intellectual property rights in China or by Chinese persons. The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to study the losses of revenue to holders of those rights. It directs the USTR to impose duties on merchandise from China in an amount equivalent to the annual loss of revenue to U.S. intellectual property rights holders reduced by the amount of tariffs collected for such violations.
Duties collected must be used to compensate U.S. intellectual property rights holders injured by such violations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6128
Bill HR 6128 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 2, 2021. Bill HR 6128 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 2, 2021. Bill HR 6128's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of December 2, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6128
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6128
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinanceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6128
Protect American IPR Act
Protect American IPR Act
To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes.
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