H.R. 6215 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to correct an error in the provisions relating to remedies for dilution.
H.R. 6215 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jul 26, 2012, sponsored by Lamar Smith.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 26, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 112-190
What it does
Amends the Trademark Act of 1946 to specify that ownership of a valid federal registration of a mark is a complete bar to an action with respect to the mark that: (1) is brought by another person under the common law or a statute of a state; and (2) seeks to prevent dilution (by blurring or by tarnishment) or asserts any claim of actual or likely damage or harm to the distinctiveness or reputation of a mark, label, or form of…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 26, 2012
- Passed the HouseSep 11, 2012
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentSep 25, 2012
- Became lawOct 5, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-190. (Oct 5, 2012)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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