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U.S. Federal Legislation: Intellectual Property
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The House of Representatives has approved a bill (H.R. 4279 [1]) that would increase penalties for theft of intellectual property. The Senate has announced that it will consider the measure.


The bill would enhance criminal penalties for dealing in counterfeit labels or packaging. It would also enhance penalties for causing serious bodily harm or death while dealing in counterfeit goods or services.


The House of Representatives has approved a bill (H.R. 4279 [1]) that would increase penalties for theft of intellectual property. The Senate has announced that it will consider the measure.


The bill would enhance criminal penalties for dealing in counterfeit labels or packaging. It would also enhance penalties for causing serious bodily harm or death while dealing in counterfeit goods or services.


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[1] http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h4279rfs.txt.pdf