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H.R. 2582 (102nd)

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to limit infringement actions for registered marks of professional sports teams.

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Introduced

6 June 1991

Last action

26 June 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.

Sponsors

Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13]

Subjects

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16 January 2025

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Summary

Amends the Trademark Act of 1946 to preclude an action for infringement of a registered mark identifying the goods or services of a professional sports team if: (1) the action would be for infringement of the mark with respect to the team's association with the place in which it is located; (2) the team has moved to and is located in another locale more than 50 miles from the place with which it is associated; and (3) the alleged infringement occurred after the team's move.

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Timeline

  1. 6 June 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 June 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 June 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 June 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.

    Source: Committee

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