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H.R.1999: Fair Licensing Access for Governments Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced April 1, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 1, 2019
Bill Summary
Fair Licensing Access for Governments Act of 2019 or the FLAG Act of 2019 This bill allows for the registration of trademarks that contain the flag or insignia of a country, state, or municipality if the entity represented by the flag or insignia gives written consent. Currently, such trademarks may not be registered, regardless of consent.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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April 1, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 1, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) |