S 1957 · 93th Congress · Commerce

A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, "Patents".

Introduced 1973-06-07· Sponsored by Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR]· 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: Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.(1973-06-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Commissioner of Patents to accept a late payment of the issue fee if such payment is shown to have been unavoidable. Requires Senate confirmation only of the Commissioner of Patents, the deputy commissioner and the two assistant commissioners. Provides for the appointment of an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Patents and Trademarks by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Amends 35 U.S.C. 3, 35 U.S.C. 151)…

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