HR 1659 · 104th Congress · Commerce
Patent and Trademark Office Corporation Act of 1995
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: For Further Action See H.R.3460.(1996-05-15)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Patent and Trademark Office Title II: Effective Date; Technical Amendments Patent and Trademark Office Corporation Act of 1995 - Title I: Patent and Trademark Office - Reestablishes the Patent and Trademark Office as a wholly owned Government corporation. Requires the Office to maintain an office in the District of Columbia metropolitan area. Authorizes the Office to retain and use all of its revenues and receipts in carrying out its functions. (Sec. 103) Vests management of the Office in the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks who shall be appointed by the President for a six-year term. Directs the Commissioner to designate a Deputy Commissioner for Patents, a Deputy Commissioner for Trademarks, and an Inspector General. Exempts the Office from any administratively or statutorily imposed limitation on positions or personnel. Provides that Office employees shall be subject to provisions governing Federal employees, with specified exceptions including provisions governing performance appraisal and General Schedule pay rates. (Sec. 104) Requires the Office to have a Management Advisory Board to review and report annually to the President and specified c…
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