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S.3728: Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced Aug. 5, 2010
- Latest Major Action Dec. 6, 2010
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (7 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act - (Sec. 2) Extends copyright protection to fashion designs. Revises the definition of "useful article" to include an article of apparel. Defines "apparel" as articles including clothing, handbags, purses, wallets, tote bags, belts, and eyeglass frames. Excludes from protection designs embodied in a useful article that was made public by the designer or owner: (1) more than two years before...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674.
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| Aug. 5, 2010 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |