A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to strengthen the laws against the counterfeiting of trademarks, and for other purposes.
Trademark Counterfeiting Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties of up to five years' imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine for trafficking or attempting to traffic in counterfeit marks in the foreign or domestic commerce of the United States.
Permits any injured owner of a mark registered on the principal register of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to sue for treble damages in Federal district court.
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
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