H.R. 5120 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend title 35, United States Code, to conform certain filing provisions within the Patent and Trademark Office.
H.R. 5120 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 6, 2006, sponsored by Bill Jenkins with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Allows the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to accept an application for an extension of the term of a patent which claims a product, a method of using a product, or a method of manufacturing a product if: (1) such application is filed no more than 5 days late; and (2) the applicant files a petition showing that the delay in filing the application was unintentional.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Jenkins (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Sep 14, 2006)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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