Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-03T17:16:01Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1097 Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/3/2025, 5:16 PM

Summary of Bill S 1097

Bill 119 s 1097, also known as the "Interagency Task Force on Patents and FDA Collaboration Act," aims to amend title 35 of the United States Code to create a partnership between the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The main goal of this bill is to facilitate the sharing of information and technical assistance between these two agencies in relation to patents.

The bill proposes the establishment of an interagency task force that will be responsible for coordinating efforts between the USPTO and FDA. This task force will work towards improving communication and collaboration between the two agencies, with the ultimate aim of streamlining the patent process for products regulated by the FDA.

Additionally, the bill outlines the specific responsibilities of the task force, which include sharing information on patent applications related to FDA-regulated products, providing technical assistance to patent examiners and FDA reviewers, and identifying areas where the patent and regulatory processes can be harmonized. Overall, the Interagency Task Force on Patents and FDA Collaboration Act seeks to enhance cooperation between the USPTO and FDA in order to promote innovation, protect intellectual property rights, and ensure the safety and efficacy of FDA-regulated products.

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Current Status of Bill S 1097

Bill S 1097 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2025. Bill S 1097 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 24, 2025. Bill S 1097's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1804-1805) as of March 24, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1097

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Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1097

A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to establish an interagency task force between the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Food and Drug Administration for purposes of sharing information and providing technical assistance with respect to patents, and for other purposes.A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to establish an interagency task force between the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Food and Drug Administration for purposes of sharing information and providing technical assistance with respect to patents, and for other purposes.

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