Trademark Counterfeiting Act of 1984

Summary

Trademark Counterfeiting Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to violate the Lanham Act or the Olympic Charter Act by the intentional use of a counterfeit trademark or the unauthorized use of the Olympic symbol. Establishes penalties of up to five years imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine ($1,000,000 fine for a corporation or other legal entity) for selling or attempting to sell counterfeit goods or services. Increases such penalties for a second or subsequent conviction under this Act. Exempts any documents seized or held by an entity of the Federal Government pursuant to this Act from disclosure requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. Permits the United States to obtain an order for the destruction of any articles found to have counterfeit marks or designations. Amends the Lanham Act to permit ex parte injunctions and seizure orders. Establishes procedures. Authorizes a civil action for any person injured as a result of a wrongful seizure.

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Timeline

1. 2 August 1984

   Committee

   For Previous Action See H.R.5532.

   Source: Committee

2. 2 August 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 August 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 August 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 8 August 1984

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

6. 8 August 1984

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 7 September 1984

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 563.

   Source: Calendars

8. 7 September 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-997.

   Source: Committee

9. 7 September 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-997.

   Source: Committee

10. 10 September 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

11. 12 September 1984

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 403 - 0 (Record Vote No: 387).

    Source: Floor

12. 12 September 1984

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 403 - 0 (Record Vote No: 387).

    Source: Floor

13. 17 September 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1178.

    Source: Calendars

14. 17 September 1984

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

15. 12 October 1984

    Committee

    Provisions Concerning Trademark Counterfeiting Contained in H.J.Res.648.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 12 September 1984

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 7 September 1984

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.
• related to → Trademark Counterfeiting Act of 1984