HR 10184 · 95th Congress · Commerce

A bill to amend the Patent Act of July 19, 1952.

Introduced 1977-12-01· Sponsored by Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-12-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Entitles any person who, on the basis of information not previously considered, believes that a patented invention was not patentable to have the patent reexamined by the Commissioner of Patents. Requires a defendant to an infringement claim who relies on a defense of unpatentability to request a reexamination as provided by this Act.…

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