S. 3486 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012
S. 3486 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Aug 2, 2012, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 2, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 112-211
What it does
Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012 - Amends federal patent law to implement the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs (Hague Treaty) and the Patent Law Treaty. (Both treaties were ratified by the Senate on December 7, 2007.) Standardizes application procedures to be consistent with other member countries.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 2, 2012
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentDec 10, 2012
- Became lawDec 18, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-211. (Dec 18, 2012)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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