S. 2968 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010
S. 2968 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jan 28, 2010, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 111-146
What it does
Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 - Amends the Act commonly known as the Lanham Act to replace references to "registrant" with references to "owner" in provisions: (1) making a certificate of registration prima facie evidence of the validity, registration, ownership, and exclusive rights to use a mark; and (2) relating to a registrant's surrender, cancellation, or amendment of registration.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2010
- Passed the SenateJan 28, 2010
- Passed the HouseMar 3, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentMar 5, 2010
- Became lawMar 17, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-146. (Mar 17, 2010)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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