Numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to promote transparency in patent ownership; prote cts customers who are targeted in infringement suits; directs the PTO to develop educational resources for small businesses; instructs the PTO and others to prepare reports on several issues including the use of deceptive demand letters.

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Amendment Number
527
Description
Numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to promote transparency in patent ownership; prote cts customers who are targeted in infringement suits; directs the PTO to develop educational resources for small businesses; instructs the PTO and others to prepare reports on several issues including the use of deceptive demand letters.
Purpose
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to insert a complete new text entitled "Deceptive Patent Practices Reduction Act" which promoted transparency in patent ownership; protected customers who are targeted in infringement suits; directed the PTO to develop educational resources for small businesses; and instructed the PTO and others to prepare reports on several issues including the use of deceptive demand letters.
Congress
113
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Dec 5, 2013
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Conyers amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 157 - 258 (Roll no. 628).
Latest Action Time
13:02:25
Submitted Date
Dec 5, 2013
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Feb 2, 2022
Amendment 527 — Informed