Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T02:56:01Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7259 Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 2:56 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7259

Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act

This bill authorizes the holder of an acceleration certificate awarded under the Patents for Humanity program to transfer the certificate to another party.

(The Patents for Humanity program recognizes patent owners, applicants, and licensees that use their inventions to meet humanitarian challenges. The winners each receive a certificate that can be used to accelerate certain U.S. Patent and Trademark Office proceedings, such as a patent application.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 7259

Bill HR 7259 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7259 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7259's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-316. as of January 5, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7259

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7259

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

Foreign aid and international reliefIntellectual property

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7259

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