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A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for a safe harbor from infringement of a method of use patent relating to drugs or biological products.
12/18/2024, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 5573
Bill 118 s 5573, also known as the "Safe Harbor for Method of Use Patents Act," aims to amend title 35 of the United States Code in order to establish a safe harbor provision for infringement of method of use patents related to drugs or biological products.
The bill seeks to provide protection for healthcare providers, pharmacists, and other entities who use patented drugs or biological products in accordance with FDA-approved labeling. This safe harbor would prevent these entities from being held liable for patent infringement when using a drug or biological product for an approved method of use.
The purpose of this legislation is to encourage the use of innovative drugs and biological products by ensuring that healthcare providers can prescribe and administer these products without fear of facing costly patent infringement lawsuits. By providing this safe harbor, the bill aims to promote access to new and potentially life-saving medications for patients. Overall, Bill 118 s 5573 seeks to strike a balance between protecting the intellectual property rights of patent holders and ensuring that healthcare providers can effectively and safely use patented drugs and biological products for their intended purposes.
The bill seeks to provide protection for healthcare providers, pharmacists, and other entities who use patented drugs or biological products in accordance with FDA-approved labeling. This safe harbor would prevent these entities from being held liable for patent infringement when using a drug or biological product for an approved method of use.
The purpose of this legislation is to encourage the use of innovative drugs and biological products by ensuring that healthcare providers can prescribe and administer these products without fear of facing costly patent infringement lawsuits. By providing this safe harbor, the bill aims to promote access to new and potentially life-saving medications for patients. Overall, Bill 118 s 5573 seeks to strike a balance between protecting the intellectual property rights of patent holders and ensuring that healthcare providers can effectively and safely use patented drugs and biological products for their intended purposes.
Current Status of Bill S 5573
Bill S 5573 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2024. Bill S 5573 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 17, 2024. Bill S 5573's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5573
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 S 5573
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5573
A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for a safe harbor from infringement of a method of use patent relating to drugs or biological products.
A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for a safe harbor from infringement of a method of use patent relating to drugs or biological products.
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