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ACR 113

Relative to Intellectual Property Awareness Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Bauer-Kahan

California designates an awareness month to promote public understanding of intellectual property rights, patents, and copyrights through a ceremonial legislative resolution.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 195, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 113

Legislative bill overview

ACR 113 designates a specific month in California as "Intellectual Property Awareness Month" to promote public understanding of intellectual property rights, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. The resolution is purely ceremonial and symbolic, carrying no appropriations or binding legal requirements.

Why is this important

Designating awareness months can increase public engagement with important policy topics and education initiatives. In this case, it signals legislative support for IP literacy among entrepreneurs, creators, students, and the general public—areas where knowledge gaps can impact innovation and economic opportunity.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation questions: While symbolic, critics may question whether legislative time is better spent on substantive IP reform rather than awareness designations
  • Whose IP interests are prioritized: The resolution could be seen as favoring corporate or large patent holders over individual creators or small businesses, depending on how awareness programs are structured
  • Scope of "awareness": The bill doesn't specify what IP awareness content will be promoted, leaving unclear whether it emphasizes protections, limitations (like fair use), or primarily corporate interests

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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