H.R. 3119, As introduced in the House
105th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 3119
To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 with respect to the dilution of famous
marks.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 28, 1998
Mr. Blunt introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 with respect to the dilution of famous
marks.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That section 43(c)(3) of the Act
entitled "An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trade-
marks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international
conventions, and for other purposes." (commonly referred to as the "Trademark
Act of 1946") is amended by adding at the end the following: "Such ownership
shall be a complete bar to an action against that person under paragraph (1)
if the action is commenced more than 365 days after the date of registration
or 365 days after the person began to use the mark or trade name in commerce,
whichever is later.".