S. 2173 (118th Congress)

Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2023

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Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2023 — Display Title · Jul 24, 2024
A bill to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the licensing of a mark for use by a related company may not be construed as establishing an employment relationship between the owner of the mark, or an authorizing person, and either that related company or the employees of that related company, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced · Jul 27, 2023

Status In Committee

Sponsor Angus King

Citation 118-S-2173

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Introduced Jun 22nd, 2023

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Last Action Jun 22nd, 2023

Policy Area Commerce

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Introduced Senate Jun 22

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Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2023 This bill establishes that licensing a trademark or trademark registration for use by a related company does not contribute to establishing an employment relationship between the licensor and the licensee, nor does a licensor's exercise of control over how the licensed trademark is used.

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INTRODUCED	INTRODUCED					Jun 22, 2023
ON FLOOR	REFERRED TO COMMITTEE