H.R. 1278
Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
Sponsor
Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 1,278
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Mar 20, 2013
- Policy Area
- Native Americans
- Is Law
- No
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: House floor actions
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E363-364)
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
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 and Trademark Office (Director) determines that the term as included in the mark is commonly understood to refer to Native Americans. (The possibility that a mark disparages persons is grounds for refusing its registration.)
Requires the Director to cancel the registration of a mark containing the term "redskin" or any derivation of that term if: (1) it has been or is used in commerce in connection with references to or images of Native Americans, or (2) the Director determines that the term as included in the mark is commonly understood to refer to Native Americans.
Judiciary Committee
Introduced in House
Mar 20, 2013