South Miami-Dade News

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28) expressed his satisfaction with the passage of H.R. 1505, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023. The bill, introduced by Reps. Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), received support from Rep. Gimenez and aims to prevent U.S. courts from recognizing, enforcing, or validating trademarks that were confiscated by the Cuban government.

Speaking about the bill, Rep. Gimenez highlighted the actions of the Castro regime, stating, "The criminal Castro regime has a long history of confiscating assets and profiting from intellectual property that was stolen from its citizens." As the only Cuban-born Member of Congress, Rep. Gimenez expressed his pride in working in a bipartisan manner to protect intellectual property rights and ensure that no U.S. courts validate any trademark claims from assets stolen by the Castro regime.

Rep. Carlos Gimenez represents Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys. Having fled his homeland shortly after the Communist takeover of the island, he brings a unique perspective to his work in Congress. Currently, he serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the Homeland Security Committee, and the Select Committee on China.

The passage of the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023 is a significant step towards safeguarding intellectual property rights and preventing the validation of trademarks derived from stolen assets. By prohibiting U.S. courts from recognizing such trademarks, this legislation sends a clear message that the United States stands against the theft and profiting of intellectual property.

With the support of Rep. Gimenez and other lawmakers, this bipartisan bill seeks to hold the Castro regime accountable for its actions and ensure that justice is served for the victims of trademark theft. By working together, Congress is taking a stand to protect the rights of individuals and businesses whose intellectual property has been illegally confiscated.

The No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023 serves as a reminder of the importance of intellectual property rights and the need to uphold them. As Rep. Gimenez stated, "I am proud to work in a bipartisan manner to safeguard intellectual property rights and ensure no U.S. courts validate any trademark claims from assets stolen by the Castro regime."

This legislation demonstrates the commitment of Congress to protect the rights of individuals and businesses and to ensure that justice is served. With the passage of the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023, the United States takes a significant step forward in preventing the recognition and validation of trademarks derived from stolen assets.

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To learn more, click on this link: https://gimenez.house.gov/2023/11/rep-carlos-gimenez-applauds-passage-of-no-stolen-trademarks-in-america-act-of-2023