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SMART Act
12/30/2022, 9:29 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3664
One key provision of the SMART Act is the establishment of a Federal Data Strategy that would require federal agencies to collect and use data to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes. This would help ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently.
Additionally, the SMART Act would require federal agencies to conduct rigorous evaluations of their programs to determine their impact and effectiveness. This would help identify programs that are not achieving their intended goals and allow for adjustments to be made to improve outcomes. Overall, the SMART Act aims to promote transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in federal programs by encouraging the use of data and evidence-based practices. It is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on how federal programs are implemented and evaluated.
Congressional Summary of HR 3664
Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation Act or the SMART Act
This bill limits design patent infringement liability for component parts used to repair the exterior of a motor vehicle.
Specifically, the bill limits liability for infringement of a design patent that claims the appearance of a component part of a motor vehicle's exterior, such as a hood or fender.
The act of making, offering to sell within the United States, or importing into the United States an article of manufacture (such as an exterior component part from an aftermarket manufacturer) that would otherwise infringe such a design patent shall not constitute infringement if the purpose of the article of manufacture is to repair and restore a motor vehicle to its original appearance.
In addition, 30 months after a motor vehicle with an exterior component part covered by a design patent is offered for sale in any country, it shall not constitute design patent infringement to use or sell within the United States an otherwise-infringing article of manufacture if the purpose of that article of manufacture is to repair and restore the motor vehicle to its original appearance.
