HR 4896 · 102th Congress · Commerce
To extend the patent term of certain products.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.(1992-04-09)
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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 1991. Prescribes a formula for patent term extension and sets forth administrative notification procedures.…
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Cosponsors (11)
4 Democrats7 Republicans