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H.R. 684 (114th)

Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2015

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Introduced

3 February 2015

Last action

17 March 2015 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Sponsors

Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Earl Blumenauer, Tony Cárdenas, LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Barbara Lee, Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Karen Bass, Raúl Grijalva, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Ann Kirkpatrick, Derek Kilmer, Keith Ellison, Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], RICHARD NOLAN, Rep. Takai, Mark [D-HI-1], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Marcia Fudge, Anna Eshoo, Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Alan Lowenthal, Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Matt Cartwright, Daniel Kildee, PETER DEFAZIO

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12 August 2025

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Summary

Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2015 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 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 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 USPTO 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 USPTO determines that the term as included in the mark is commonly understood to refer to Native Americans.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 March 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

    Source: Committee

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