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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 25, 2016Commerce
S. 2846

Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (May 24, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2016

(Sec. 4) This bill directs the Small Business Administration to develop partnership agreements that arrange for:

  • development of high-quality training for small businesses related to domestic and international protection of intellectual property,
  • leveraging of training materials already developed for the education of inventors and small businesses, and
  • participation of a nongovernmental organization.

These agreements must also arrange for training:

  • through electronic resources, including Internet-based webinars, and at physical locations, including a small business development center; and
  • the headquarters or a regional office of the United States Patent and Trade Office.

(Sec. 5) The bill amends the Small Business Act to require services at a small business development center to include training in person or through a website relating to:

  • domestic and international intellectual property protections, and
  • how those protections should be considered in the business plans and growth strategies of small businesses.

What just happenedDec 20, 2016

By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-419.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 20, 2016Floor

    By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-419.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  2. Dec 20, 2016Committee14900

    By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-419.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  3. May 24, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.

  4. May 24, 2016Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Vitter without amendment. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  5. May 24, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Vitter without amendment. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  6. May 11, 2016Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  7. Apr 25, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  8. Apr 25, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentMay 24, 201680

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2016

(Sec. 4) This bill directs the Small Business Administration to develop partnership agreements that arrange for:

  • development of high-quality training for small businesses related to domestic and international protection of intellectual property,
  • leveraging of training materials already developed for the education of inventors and small businesses, and
  • participation of a nongovernmental organization.

These agreements must also arrange for training:

  • through electronic resources, including Internet-based webinars, and at physical locations, including a small business development center; and
  • the headquarters or a regional office of the United States Patent and Trade Office.

(Sec. 5) The bill amends the Small Business Act to require services at a small business development center to include training in person or through a website relating to:

  • domestic and international intellectual property protections, and
  • how those protections should be considered in the business plans and growth strategies of small businesses.
Introduced in SenateApr 25, 2016

Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2016

This bill directs the Small Business Administration to develop partnership agreements that provide for:

  • development of high-quality training for small businesses related to domestic and international protection of intellectual property,
  • leveraging of training materials already developed for the education of inventors and small businesses, and
  • participation of a nongovernmental organization.

These agreements must also provide training:

  • through electronic resources, including Internet-based webinars, and at physical locations, including a small business development center; and
  • the headquarters or a regional office of the United States Patent and Trade Office.

The bill amends the Small Business Act to require services at a small business development center to include training in person or through a website relating to:

  • domestic and international intellectual property protections, and
  • how those protections should be considered in the business plans and growth strategies of small businesses.
Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2016 — Informed