1. Regulations
  2. title 19
  3. chapter I
  4. part 133
  5. § 133.0

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§ 133.0 - Scope.

This part provides for the recordation of trademarks, trade names, and copyrights with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the purpose of prohibiting the importation of certain articles. It also sets forth the procedures for the disposition, including release to the importer in appropriate circumstances, of articles bearing prohibited marks or names, piratical articles, and prohibited circumvention devices, as well as the disclosure of information concerning such articles when such disclosure would not compromise an ongoing law enforcement investigation or national security.

[T.D. 72-266, 37 FR 20678, Oct. 3, 1972, as amended by CBP Dec. 24-03, 89 FR 52373, June 24, 2024]

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 1124, 1125, 1127; 17 U.S.C. 101, 104, 106, 601, 602, 603; 18 U.S.C. 1905; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202, 1499, 1526, 1595a, 1623, 1624, 1628a; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

SOURCE: T.D. 72-266, 37 FR 20678, Oct. 3, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 19 CFR 133.0

A - Subpart A—Recordation of Trademarks

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 1124, 1125, 1127; 17 U.S.C. 101, 104, 106, 601, 602, 603; 18 U.S.C. 1905; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202, 1499, 1526, 1595a, 1623, 1624, 1628a; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

SOURCE: T.D. 72-266, 37 FR 20678, Oct. 3, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

B - Subpart B—Recordation of Trade Names

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 1124, 1125, 1127; 17 U.S.C. 101, 104, 106, 601, 602, 603; 18 U.S.C. 1905; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202, 1499, 1526, 1595a, 1623, 1624, 1628a; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

SOURCE: T.D. 72-266, 37 FR 20678, Oct. 3, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

C - Subpart C—Importations Bearing Recorded Marks or Trade Names

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 1124, 1125, 1127; 17 U.S.C. 101, 104, 106, 601, 602, 603; 18 U.S.C. 1905; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202, 1499, 1526, 1595a, 1623, 1624, 1628a; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

SOURCE: T.D. 72-266, 37 FR 20678, Oct. 3, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

D - Subpart D—Recordation of Copyrights

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 1124, 1125, 1127; 17 U.S.C. 101, 104, 106, 601, 602, 603; 18 U.S.C. 1905; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202, 1499, 1526, 1595a, 1623, 1624, 1628a; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

SOURCE: T.D. 72-266, 37 FR 20678, Oct. 3, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

E - Subpart E—Importations Violating Copyright Laws

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 1124, 1125, 1127; 17 U.S.C. 101, 104, 106, 601, 602, 603; 18 U.S.C. 1905; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202, 1499, 1526, 1595a, 1623, 1624, 1628a; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

SOURCE: T.D. 72-266, 37 FR 20678, Oct. 3, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

F - Subpart F—Enforcement of the Prohibition on Importation of Merchandise Capable of Circumventing Technological Measures for Protection of Copyright

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 1124, 1125, 1127; 17 U.S.C. 101, 104, 106, 601, 602, 603; 18 U.S.C. 1905; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202, 1499, 1526, 1595a, 1623, 1624, 1628a; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

SOURCE: T.D. 72-266, 37 FR 20678, Oct. 3, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

G - Subpart G—Procedure Following Forfeiture or Assessment of Liquidated Damages

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 1124, 1125, 1127; 17 U.S.C. 101, 104, 106, 601, 602, 603; 18 U.S.C. 1905; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202, 1499, 1526, 1595a, 1623, 1624, 1628a; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

SOURCE: T.D. 72-266, 37 FR 20678, Oct. 3, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

H - Subpart H—Donations of Intellectual Property Rights Technology and Related Support Services

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 1124, 1125, 1127; 17 U.S.C. 101, 104, 106, 601, 602, 603; 18 U.S.C. 1905; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202, 1499, 1526, 1595a, 1623, 1624, 1628a; 31 U.S.C. 9701.

SOURCE: T.D. 72-266, 37 FR 20678, Oct. 3, 1972, unless otherwise noted.