H.R.2584: To amend title 35, United States Code, to limit the patentability of tax planning methods.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about commerce
  • Introduced May 21, 2009
  • Latest Major Action May 21, 2009

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Bill Summary

Amends federal patent law to deny a patent for a tax planning method. Defines "tax planning method" as any method for reducing, minimizing, or deferring tax liability (not including tax preparation software).

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 21, 2009

Introduced in the House by Rick Boucher (D-Va.)

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