H.R. 2100 — Antitampering Act of 1999

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Antitampering Act of 1999 - Amends the Trademark Act of 1946 (Lanham Act) and the Federal criminal code to declare unlawful unauthorized modification of product identification codes, including: (1) specified acts of tampering with the product identification code of any good; and (2) importing, exporting, distributing, or brokering goods whose product identification codes have been tampered with.

Subjects violators to liability for: (1) civil and criminal penalties; (2) general and statutory damages; and (3) court costs and attorney's fees. Designates the Attorney General as the chief enforcement official.

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1999-06-09
Introduced in House
1999-06-09
Introduced in House
1999-06-09
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1200-1201)
1999-06-09
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
1999-06-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
1999-10-21
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2000-03-23
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2000-03-23
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 3.

Antitampering Act of 1999

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