15 USC 8115 - Savings and repeals

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 8115.

Savings and repeals

(a)

Transition from NIPLECC to IPEC

(1)

Omitted

(2)

Continuity of performance of duties

(b)

Current authorities not affected

Except as provided in subsection (a), nothing in this subchapter shall alter the authority of any department or agency of the United States (including any independent agency) that relates to—

(1)

the investigation and prosecution of violations of laws that protect intellectual property rights;

(2)

the administrative enforcement, at the borders of the United States, of laws that protect intellectual property rights; or

(3)

the United States trade agreements program or international trade.

(c)

Rules of construction

Nothing in this subchapter—

(1)

shall derogate from the powers, duties, and functions of any of the agencies, departments, or other entities listed or included under section 8111(b)(3)(A) of this title; and

(2)

shall be construed to transfer authority regarding the control, use, or allocation of law enforcement resources, or the initiation or prosecution of individual cases or types of cases, from the responsible law enforcement department or agency.

(Pub. L. 110–403, title III, § 305, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4270.)

cite as: 15 USC 8115