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H.R.1278: Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about native americans
- Introduced March 20, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (23 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013 - Amends the Trademark Act of 1946 to conclusively presume that a mark that uses the term "redskin" or any derivation of that term consists of matter which may disparage persons if: (1) it has been, is, or is intended to be used in commerce in connection with references to or images of Native Americans; or (2) the Director of the United States Patent...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
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March 20, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 20, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Eni F. H. Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa) |