H.R. 5108 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5108 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jul 15, 2014, sponsored by Hakeem S. Jeffries with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 15, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 113-227
What it does
Establishes the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to allow students enrolled in a participating law school's clinic to practice patent and trademark law before the USPTO on a pro-bono basis for clients that qualify for assistance from the law school's clinic.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Hakeem S. Jeffries (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 15, 2014
- Passed the HouseSep 15, 2014
- Passed the SenateDec 4, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentDec 9, 2014
- Became lawDec 16, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-227. (Dec 16, 2014)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 15, 2014 · Passed327–22
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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