HR 2255 · 102th Congress · Commerce

To extend the patent term of certain products.

Introduced 1991-05-08· Sponsored by Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1991-10-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Federal patent law to extend the patent term for certain drugs composed of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents if during the regulatory review process the patentee: (1) filed a new drug application in 1982; (2) awaited approval by the Food and Drug Administration for at least 78 months, and (3) such new drug application was approved in 1988. Prescribes a formula for patent term extension, and sets forth administrative notification procedures.…

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10 Democrats10 Republicans