Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006
Sponsor: LAMAR SMITH (R-TX)
Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 - Amends the Trademark Act of 1946 to revise provisions relating to trademark dilution. Entitles an owner of a famous mark that is distinctive to an injunction against another person who commences use of a mark of trade name, after it has become famous, in commerce in a manner that is likely to cause dilution by blurring or tarnishment, regardless of the presence or absence of actual or likely confusion, competition, or actual economic injury. Defines a mark as famous if it is widely recognized by the general consuming public as a designation of the source of the goods or services of the mark's owner.
Commerce Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 411 | 94.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 8 | 1.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.7% |