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S.3523: Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced Sept. 10, 2012
- Latest Major Action Dec. 20, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (7 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012 - 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 of a vessel...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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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 without amendment favorably.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. 112-259. Minority views filed.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 573.
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| Sept. 10, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |