The PROTECT Act preserves rights and ownership of traditional emblems, crests, and tributes by prohibiting private entities from registering.

The PROTECT Act, or Preservation of Rights and Ownership of Traditional Emblems, Crests, and Tributes Act, amends the Trademark Act of 1946. It prohibits private entities from registering trademarks used by the U.S. government for Department of Defense or Armed Forces awards, decorations, campaign and service ribbons, or medals. This protection extends to any person or entity, including nonprofit organizations, that lawfully used the mark before the enactment of this Act. The Act also allows government agencies or departments to register such marks at their discretion.

The PROTECT Act preserves rights and ownership of traditional emblems, crests, and tributes by prohibiting private entities from registering.

The PROTECT Act, or Preservation of Rights and Ownership of Traditional Emblems, Crests, and Tributes Act, amends the Trademark Act of 1946. It prohibits private entities from registering trademarks used by the U.S. government for Department of Defense or Armed Forces awards, decorations, campaign and service ribbons, or medals. This protection extends to any person or entity, including nonprofit organizations, that lawfully used the mark before the enactment of this Act. The Act also allows government agencies or departments to register such marks at their discretion.