H.R.3379: To amend section 156 of title 35, United States Code, to provide for the interim extension of patents subject to that section.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
  • Introduced Oct. 27, 1993
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 3, 1993

Bill Summary

Authorizes the owner of record of a product patent who expects that the applicable regulatory review period for the product may extend beyond the patent term to submit, during the period beginning six months and ending 30 days before the term is due to expire, an application to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for an interim extension. Permits up to four subsequent interim extensions. Requires any interim extension to terminate at...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
See H.R.2632.
Oct. 27, 1993

Introduced in the House by William J. Hughes (D-N.J.)

Close Comment Creative Commons Donate Email Facebook Mobile Phone Podcast Print Google News logo Google_NewsInitiative_Lockup_FullColor RSS Search Search Twitter WhatsApp Resolving differences Check Building Arrow right Info circle Oops OOPS Pencil File text Bars Search Close Cogs Filter Compare Revolving Door Info card Activity Member menu Globe Document External link Quote News Calendar No Vote
Current site Current page