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- H.R.2196
H.R.2196: Design Piracy Prohibition Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced April 30, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 30, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (17 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Design Piracy Prohibition Act - Extends copyright protection to fashion designs. Includes as protected items clothing, handbags, duffel bags, tote bags, and eyeglass frames. Excludes from such protection designs embodied in a useful article made public by the designer more than six months before the registration of copyright application. Prohibits considering certain factors in determining the originality of a fashion design. Sets the term of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 30, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.) |