H.R.4279 - PRO-IP Act of 2007

To enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes. view all titles (6)

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  • Popular: Pro-IP Act as introduced.
  • Popular: PRO-IP Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: To enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 as reported to house.
  • Short: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 as passed house.

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09/27/08
US Chamber Commends Senate for Supporting Innovation by Passing IP ...

Earlier this year, the US House of Representatives passed HR 4279, the “PRO-IP Act,” a similar bill championed by Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and ...

Source: ag-IP-news Agency, Jordan
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08/06/08
L'allarme del giurista: il bavaglio su internet aspetta solo un ...

I nostri governi hanno pagine e pagine di norme compilate per mettere le ganasce all'attuale Rete. provvedimenti quali il PRO-IP Act del 2007 /HR 4279, ...

Source: MegaChip, Italy
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08/06/08
Internet Censorship: The i-Patriot Act Waiting To Be Implemented?

Legislation such as the PRO-IP Act of 2007: HR 4279, that would create an IP czar at the Department of Justice and the Intellectual Property Enforcement Act ...

Source: DigitalJournal.com, Canada
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07/29/08
Chamber Calls for Immediate Senate Passage of Intellectual ...

Earlier this year, the US House of Representatives passed HR 4279, the "Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act (PRO-IP Act)," ...

Source: IBLS INTERNET LAW (subscription), CA
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07/28/08
HR 4279 and S. 3325: which one is the lesser of the two evils?

While S. 3325 mostly tracks HR 4279, the two bills have some important differences. You can find Sherwin’s analysis of HR 4279 here. ...

Source: Public Knowledge Tech News and Comment, D.C.
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06/10/08
HR 4279 Would Establish Federal IP Cops

MrSnivvel writes "HR 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008, is gaining momentum in Congress. ...

Source: Slashdot
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06/08/08
Policy Disagreements Aired at Tech Forums

Ross and Microsoft counsel Julie Sigal pointed to the overwhelming passage on May 8 of HR 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual ...

Source: The Heartland Institute, IL
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05/15/08
10 ways you might be breaking the law with your computer

Back on the copyright front, the House of Representative recently approved by an overwhelming majority HR 4279, which imposes stricter penalties for ...

Source: TechRepublic, KY
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05/12/08
House Passes IP Enforcement Legislation

The Prioritizing Resources & Organization for Intellectual Property Act (HR 4279), which the House passed by the overwhelming margin of 410-11 on May 8, ...

Source: Chemical & Engineering News
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05/12/08
PRO-IP Bill Sails Through House, Appoints Copyright Czar

Known formally as HR 4279, or the “Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008,” the PRO-IP Act makes substantial changes ...

Source: DailyTech, IL
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05/12/08
NAM applauds House passage of bill to deter piracy.

May 13, 2008 - Helping to strengthen economy and protect businesses, workers, and consumers, HR 4279 PRO-IP Act improves coordination of federal government ...

Source: ThomasNet Industrial News Room, NY
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05/11/08
BONO MACK: PROTECTING IP RIGHTS HELPS AMERICA ’S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

... Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today praised House passage of HR 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO ...

Source: La Prensa Hispana, CA
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05/09/08
House Approves New Property Seizure Law

HR 4279 or the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 which was recently passed by the US House of Representatives, ...

Source: Lincoln News Messenger, CA
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05/09/08
House Approves New Property Seizure Law

HR 4279 or the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 which was recently passed by the US House of Representatives, ...

Source: Folsom Telegraph, CA
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05/08/08
House Of Representatives Passes PRO-IP Bill

The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act (PRO-IP; HR 4279) by a ...

Source: HipHopDX, CA
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05/08/08
House passes Pro-IP copyright protection act

"We applaud the members of the House of Representatives for passing the PRO-IP Act, HR 4279," said Dan Glickman, chairman of the MPAA. ...

Source: Electronista, CA
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05/07/08
House overwhelmingly passes controversial PRO-IP Act

"We applaud the members of the House of Representatives for passing the PRO-IP Act, HR 4279. It is a comprehensive, bipartisan measure that will strengthen ...

Source: Ars Technica, MA
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05/07/08
House Passes PRO-IP Act

“We applaud the members of the House of Representatives for passing the PRO-IP Act, HR 4279," said Dan Glickman, president of the Motion Picture Association ...

Source: Broadcasting & Cable, NY
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05/07/08
NAM Key Vote Letter on HR 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and ...

The NAM’s Key Vote Advisory Committee has indicated that votes on HR 4279 will be considered for designation as Key Manufacturing Votes in the 110th ...

Source: Manufacturers' Blog, DC
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05/07/08
House Passes Bill to Protect American Innovation

(Washington, DC)- Today, the US House of Representatives passed HR 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 ...

Source: Trading Markets (press release), CA
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05/06/08
Rant: The Best Congress That The RIAA's Money Can Buy

Introduced by House Judiciary Committee chairman John Conyers Jr.* last December, the Act (HR 4279) would create the office of a US Intellectual Property ...

Source: antiMUSIC.com, CA
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04/07/08
EMA supports rejection of Minnesota videogame law

PRO IP Act: EMA endorses the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act (HR 4279). The act will improve coordination of federal ...

Source: Video Business (subscription), CA
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01/14/08
United States: House Proposes Creation Of An IP Enforcement Czar ...

People do not obey laws they abhor, and there is much to abhor in HR 4279." The Electronic Frontier Foundation has also expressed criticism of the Act. "If ...

Source: Mondaq News Alerts (subscription), UK
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12/30/07
Congress Proposes to Enhance IP Enforcement and Penalties

... US House of Representatives introduced and held hearings on the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO-IP) Act, HR 4279. ...

Source: InfoToday.com
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12/22/07
How to curb piracy

The proposed legislation (HR 4279 and SB 2317), however, would do more than just direct more resources into enforcement. It would provide for greater ...

Source: Los Angeles Times, CA
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12/16/07
Announcement from The Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy ...

Members of the Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy (CACP), called upon Congress last week to pass legislation HR 4279 that would create a senior ...

Source: Business Wire (press release)
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12/12/07
Bill Could Worsen Problem of Orphan Works

The bill, called the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007, HR 4279, would alter a section of the law to say that a ...

Source: Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)
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12/12/07
Hoffa Says Counterfeiting, Piracy Cost Jobs

In testimony today before the Congressional Subcommittee on Courts, The Internet, and Intellectual Property, Hoffa threw his support behind HR 4279, ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY
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12/12/07
Tis the season for common sense copyright

A bill, HR 4279 introduced in the House by Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Congressman Howard Berman (D-Calif.), has given everyone interested ...

Source: CNET News.com, CA
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12/11/07
House Introduces Tougher Anti-Counterfeiting Legislation

Specifically, HR 4279 would double the penalties for counterfeiters whose actions result in injury or death, would increase resources for enforcement at US ...

Source: Tire Review, OH
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