S 4704 · 117th Congress · Commerce

Patent Examination and Quality Improvement Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-08-02· Sponsored by Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2022-08-02)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Patent Examination and Quality Improvement Act of 2022 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on how to improve the patent examination process and the quality of issued patents. Within a year after the report is submitted to Congress, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office must develop guidance for its patent examiners that take into consideration the report’s findings and recommendations.…

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1 Democrat