US HB5322 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: Introduced on May 18 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-05-18 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 18 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-05-18 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Patent and Trademark Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Director) to set or adjust patent and trademark fees in order to recover costs, including administrative costs, for patent and trademark processing, activities, services, and materials. Reduces such fees for micro and small entities. Terminates the Director's authority to establish and adjust fees upon the expiration of the 10-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. Makes, as of October 1, 2011, funds for the United States Patent and Trademark Office available until expended. Establishes in the Treasury the United States Patent and Trademark Office Public Enterprise Fund. Revises patent service fees. Establishes a 15% patent fee surcharge through September 30, 2011.
Title
Patent and Trademark Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010
Sponsors
Rep. Rick Boucher [D-VA] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] | Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] |
Rep. Lamar Smith [R-TX] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-05-18 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | |
2010-05-18 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E867-868) |
Subjects
Commerce
Department of Commerce
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Intellectual property
Small business
User charges and fees
Department of Commerce
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Intellectual property
Small business
User charges and fees
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5322/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr5322/BILLS-111hr5322ih.pdf |