Amends titles 17, 18, and 35 of the United States Code, the Plant Variety Protection Act, and the Lanham Act.
Requires submission of a report to Congress before negotiating any international agreement related to intellectual property rights.
Specifies that the report must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the initiation of negotiations.
The report must analyze the potential impact of negotiations on:
Patent rights
Copyright rights
Plant variety rights
Trademark rights
Trade secret rights
Defines “United States person” to include citizens, permanent residents, and organizations established under U.S. laws.
Establishes a requirement for reports on negotiations that could reduce or restrict the value, scope, or enforceability of intellectual property rights in a significant manner.
Applies to negotiations involving withdrawal, suspension, waiver, or modification of international agreements.