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Repair, Modification, or Resale of SoftwareEnabled Consumer Electronic Devices: Copyright Law Issues
Published Aug 11, 2016Updated Jun 20, 2025
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Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act
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- HR 1587114th Congress
Unlocking Technology Act of 2015
Apr 21, 2015 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
- HR 862114th Congress
You Own Devices Act
Mar 16, 2015 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
- S 990114th Congress
Breaking Down Barriers to Innovation Act of 2015
Apr 16, 2015 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.