Supporting the goals of World Intellectual Property Day, and for other purposes.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 17, 2007

Expresses support for: (1) the goals of World Intellectual Property Day to promote, inform, and teach the importance of intellectual property as a tool for economic, social, and cultural development; and (2) efforts to protect U.S. citizens from fraudulent and illegal counterfeiting and piracy.

Recognizes the importance of intellectual property and the challenges and threats to its protection.

Congratulates the World Intellectual Property Organization for building awareness of the value of intellectual property and developing the infrastructure to help citizens take full advantage of their creativity.

Applauds the contributions of human creativity and intellectual property to growth, innovation, and a brighter future.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D–FL

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Judiciary Committee

13 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Apr 25, 2007
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 25, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 17, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 17, 2007
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2007
Introduced in House

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/314

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