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- H.R.2511
H.R.2511: Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced July 13, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (10 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act - Extends copyright protection to fashion designs. Revises the definition of "useful article" to include an article of apparel (clothing, handbags, purses, wallets, tote bags, belts, and eyeglass frames). Excludes from protection designs embodied in a useful article made public by the designer or owner: (1) more than two years before the date of the application for registration in the case...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.
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| July 13, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.) |