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No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023

12/10/2024, 6:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1505

Bill 118 HR 1505, also known as the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023, aims to prevent the importation and sale of goods that infringe on intellectual property rights in the United States. The bill specifically targets counterfeit goods that use stolen trademarks, logos, or other intellectual property without permission.

If passed, the bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to establish a process for identifying and seizing counterfeit goods at the border. It would also empower the Department of Justice to prosecute individuals or entities involved in the importation or sale of counterfeit goods.

The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and preventing the spread of counterfeit goods in the marketplace. Proponents of the bill argue that it will help safeguard American businesses and consumers from the negative impacts of counterfeit products, such as lost revenue, reputational damage, and potential health and safety risks. Overall, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023 seeks to strengthen intellectual property rights enforcement in the United States and crack down on the importation and sale of counterfeit goods that infringe on trademarks and other intellectual property.

Congressional Summary of HR 1505

No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023

This bill modifies the bar against U.S. courts enforcing or validating trademarks that were confiscated by the Cuban government.

The bill prohibits U.S. courts and executive branch agencies from enforcing or validating such confiscated trademarks if the mark has been used in connection with a confiscated business or asset. Currently, the prohibition is limited to U.S. courts and applies only if the confiscated trademark is being asserted in the United States by a Cuban national.

Under the bill, the prohibition shall not apply if the original trademark owner, or a successor, has expressly consented to the enforcement action.

The prohibition shall apply only if the entity asserting the trademark rights knew or should have known, when it acquired the rights, that the mark was the same or substantially similar to one connected to a confiscated business or asset.

Current Status of Bill HR 1505

Bill HR 1505 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since December 1, 2024. Bill HR 1505 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2023.  Bill HR 1505's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-137. as of December 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1505

Total Number of Sponsors
10
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
10
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
54
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
36
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1505

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability
- Evidence and witnesses
- Intellectual property
- Jurisdiction and venue
- Property rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1505

No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act
To modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names.

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