H.R. 683 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006
H.R. 683 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 9, 2005, sponsored by Lamar Smith. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 109-312
What it does
Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 - Amends the Trademark Act of 1946 to revise provisions relating to trademark dilution. Entitles an owner of a famous mark that is distinctive to an injunction against another person who commences use of a mark of trade name, after it has become famous, in commerce in a manner that is likely to cause dilution by blurring or tarnishment, regardless of the presence or absence of actual or…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2005
- Passed the HouseApr 19, 2005
- Passed the SenateMar 8, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentSep 29, 2006
- Became lawOct 6, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-312. (Oct 6, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Apr 19, 2005 · Passed411–8
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Trademark Dilution Revision ActHouse · Apr 19, 2005
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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