Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 27, 2017Commerce
H.R. 3517
Women Inventor Development and Equality Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 27, 2017)
Women Inventor Development and Equality Act
This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to collect and publish demographic information (including gender, race, and ethnicity) that is voluntarily submitted by inventors who apply for patents.
What just happenedSep 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7](D-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 27, 2017
- Sep 6, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House