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Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act
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
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7259
Primary Policy Focus
CommercePotential Impact Areas
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Intellectual property
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7259
Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act
Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act
To allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity Program to be transferable.
Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act
Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act
Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act
Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7259
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