HR 3567 · 96th Congress · Commerce

Soft Drink Interbrand Competition Act

Introduced 1979-04-10· Sponsored by Rep. Hall, Sam B., Jr. [D-TX-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 598 passed in lieu.(1980-06-24)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1980-06-24
Yea 377Nay 34
PassedHouse · 1980-06-24
Yea 377Nay 34

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Soft Drink Interbrand Competition Act - Declares that exclusive territorial arrangements made as a part of a licensing agreement for the manufacture, distribution, or sale of a trademarked soft drink product are lawful under the antitrust laws provided such product is in substantial and effective competition with other products of the same general class. Prohibits recovery in private actions under the Clayton Act based on territorial provisions in a trademark licensing agreement prior to a final determination that such provisions are unlawful.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans