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| − | The Patent Fee Integrity Act served as the sister bill to the [[Innovation Protection Act]], introduced by Rep. Conyers in the House. This senate bill would create a revolving fund known as the United States Patent and Trademark Office Innovation Promotion Fund. This piece of legislation is identical to the aforementioned Innovation Protection Act through its power delegation, termination of existing USPTO accounts, and annual reports. | + | The Patent Fee Integrity Act served as the sister bill to the [[Innovation Protection Act]], introduced by Rep. Conyers in the House. This senate bill would create a revolving fund known as the [[United States Patent and Trademark Office]] Innovation Promotion Fund. This piece of legislation is identical to the aforementioned Innovation Protection Act through its power delegation, termination of existing USPTO accounts, and annual reports. |
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S. 2146: Patent Fee Integrity Act (2014) Congress
The Patent Fee Integrity Act was introduced on March 13, 2014, by Senator Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. The bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and subsequently died. S. 2146 had 4 cosponsors (1 Democrat and 3 Republicans). No reintroduction of the bill has happened during the current session.
Summary
The Patent Fee Integrity Act served as the sister bill to the Innovation Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Conyers in the House. This senate bill would create a revolving fund known as the United States Patent and Trademark Office Innovation Promotion Fund. This piece of legislation is identical to the aforementioned Innovation Protection Act through its power delegation, termination of existing USPTO accounts, and annual reports.
