HR 1332 · 107th Congress · Commerce

Business Method Patent Improvement Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-04-03· Sponsored by Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.(2001-04-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Business Method Patent Improvement Act of 2001 - Amends Federal law to add patent procedures for patents on business method inventions. Defines a "business method" as: (1) a method of processing data or performing calculation operations which is uniquely designed for or utilized in the practice, administration, or management of an enterprise; (2) any technique used in athletics, instruction, or personal skills; and (3) any computer-assisted implementation of such methods or techniques.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]VA