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Increased Transparency for International IP Rights Agreement Negotiations

This new law requires the government to notify Congress in advance of planned international agreement negotiations that could weaken rights related to patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and plant varieties. This gives citizens and businesses more time to understand the potential impact of these changes on their innovations and creations.
Key points
The government must report to Congress at least 60 days before negotiating international agreements affecting intellectual property rights.
The report must analyze the impact of negotiations on patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and plant variety rights, including the rights of U.S. persons.
The aim is to ensure that any changes to international intellectual property agreements are thoroughly reviewed for their impact on the U.S. system and its citizens.
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Print number: 118_HR_10103
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
Process start date: 2024-11-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TRIPS Waivers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10103.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government must report to Congress at least 60 days before negotiating international agreements affecting intellectual property rights.
  • The report must analyze the impact of negotiations on patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and plant variety rights, including the rights of U.S. persons.
  • The aim is to ensure that any changes to international intellectual property agreements are thoroughly reviewed for their impact on the U.S. system and its citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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