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Leadership in CET Act

6/17/2025, 8:38 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3539

H.R. 3539, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 21, 2025, aims to compel the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to create and implement a pilot program to hasten the review process for specific patent applications, along with other related objectives.

Congressional Summary of HR 3539

Leadership in Critical and Emerging Technologies Act or the Leadership in CET Act

This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to establish and carry out a pilot program to expedite the patent examination process for patents involving critical or emerging technologies (i.e., artificial intelligence, semiconductor design, or quantum information science). The USPTO must report to Congress on the impact and effectiveness of the pilot program.

Current Status of Bill HR 3539

Bill HR 3539 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2025. Bill HR 3539 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2025.  Bill HR 3539's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3539

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
7
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3539

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3539

Leadership in CET Act
Leadership in CET Act
Leadership in Critical and Emerging Technologies Act
To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to establish and carry out a pilot program to expedite the examination of applications for certain patents, and for other purposes.

Comments

Amora Hensley profile image

Amora Hensley

500

6 months ago

I don't like this new bill, it will make things harder for me. Who else is impacted by it?

Fernanda Lindsay profile image

Fernanda Lindsay

431

6 months ago

This bill is so stupid, it's gonna mess everything up for me and my family. I can't believe they're even considering passing it. It's just gonna make things worse for everyone. I can't even deal with this crap.