HR 11447 · 95th Congress · Commerce

A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to extend the patent term for new drugs and new animal drugs.

Introduced 1978-03-09· Sponsored by Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(1978-03-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Extends the current 17-year term for patents of new drugs and new animal drugs from the date of issuance until the earlier of: (1) a date 17 years after the date on which the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, or his delegate, first approves the application; or (2) a date 27 years after the date of patent issuance.…

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