A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
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- Passed House
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Overview
This bill changes how U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shares information about potential intellectual property violations when goods are imported. It expands who CBP can request information from and the types of information they can share, including details about packaging materials and shipping containers. The bill also allows CBP to share non-public information about imported goods obtained from online marketplaces and other related entities.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘person’ CBP can request information from to include any party with an interest in the merchandise.
- Allows CBP to share information about packing materials, shipping containers, and their appearance on merchandise.
- Authorizes CBP to share non-public information generated by online marketplaces and similar platforms.
- Requires CBP to have a ‘reasonable suspicion’ of intellectual property violation, rather than simply ‘suspect’ violation.
- Clarifies the process for CBP to determine which parties to share information with.
Who is affected
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Trademark and copyright owners
- Importers of goods
- Online marketplace operators
- Freight forwarders
Notable changes
- Expands CBP’s authority to share information with a broader range of parties.
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