Public Law 104-98 · H.R. 1295 · Became law

Federal Trademark Dilution Act of 1995

Official title: “To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to make certain revisions relating to the protection of famous marks.”

House: voice vote · Senate: voice vote
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The Senate passed it by voice vote on December 29, 1995. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on January 16, 1996.

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