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HR 4930119th CongressIntroduced
To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Introduced: Aug 8, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-Utah)
Technology & Innovation
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to expand the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to share information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights (IPR). It clarifies the standard for sharing information, expands the types of packaging materials covered, and authorizes CBP to share nonpublic information obtained from online marketplaces and other entities involved in the sale or importation of goods. It also broadens the categories of parties with whom CBP can share such information.
Key Points
- 1Raises the standard for information sharing from 'suspects' to 'has a reasonable suspicion' of an IPR violation.
- 2Expands the definition of covered items to include packing materials and shipping containers.
- 3Authorizes CBP to share nonpublic information generated by online marketplaces, express consignment operators, freight forwarders, and other facilitation entities.
- 4Allows CBP to share information with any other party with an interest in the merchandise, as determined by the Commissioner.
- 5Amends Section 628A of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Impact Areas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations and information-sharing protocols.Intellectual property rights holders seeking to combat infringement.Online marketplaces, express consignment operators, and freight forwarders providing data to CBP.Entities receiving shared information from CBP for IPR enforcement.
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