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All Information (Except Text) for H.R.3155 - Intellectual Property Enhanced Criminal Enforcement Act of 2007 110th Congress (2007-2008)

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Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (Introduced 07/24/2007)
Committees: House - Judiciary
Latest Action: House - 08/10/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
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Intellectual Property Enhanced Criminal Enforcement Act of 2007

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Official Title as Introduced

To amend titles 17 and 18, United States Code, to strengthen the protection of intellectual property, and for other purposes.

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07/24/2007 Introduced in House

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08/10/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Action By: Committee on the Judiciary
08/10/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Action By: Committee on the Judiciary
07/24/2007 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Action By: House of Representatives
07/24/2007 Introduced in House
Action By: House of Representatives

Cosponsors (3)

Cosponsor Date Cosponsored
Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] 07/31/2007
Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] 08/03/2007
Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4] 08/03/2007

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House Judiciary 07/24/2007 Referred to
House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property 08/10/2007 Referred to
House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security 08/10/2007 Referred to

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Introduced in House (07/24/2007)

Intellectual Property Enhanced Criminal Enforcement Act of 2007 - Makes copyright registration requirements applicable to only civil (not criminal) copyright infringement actions.

Authorizes the court, in civil copyright infringement actions, to: (1) order the impounding of records documenting the manufacture, sale, or receipt of items; and (2) determine that parts of a compilation or derivative work constitute separate works in assessing statutory damages.

Establishes criminal violations for any attempt or conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement, with the same penalties as prescribed for the offense.

Deems the unauthorized importation or exportation of copies or phonorecords to be an infringement of the exclusive right to distribute, in certain circumstances.

Includes within the definition of "traffic in," for copyright infringement purposes, to import, export, or possess with intent to transport, transfer, or otherwise dispose of.

Increases the penalties for criminal copyright offenses, including: (1) criminal copyright infringement; (2) unauthorized recording of a motion picture; and (3) trafficking in counterfeit goods or services.

Provides for forfeiture of any property constituting or derived from proceeds of civil copyright infringement. Requires the court to order restitution for victims of criminal copyright infringement.

Directs the Attorney General to: (1) create an operational unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to assist in the investigation and coordination of intellectual property crimes; (2) implement a program to train FBI agents in the investigation and prosecution of such crimes; (3) assign federal prosecutors to Department of Justice (DOJ) offices in Hong Kong and Budapest to coordinate international enforcement of intellectual property laws; and (4) create a task force to implement a plan to investigate and prosecute international organized crime syndicates involved in theft of intellectual property.

Authorizes additional funding through FY2011 to investigate and prosecute criminal activity involving computers.