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Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 9, 2018)

Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017

(Sec. 4) 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 (SBDC) and the headquarters or a regional office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

(Sec. 5) The bill amends the Small Business Act to require services at an SBDC 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 19, 2018

By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-435.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 19, 2018Floor

    By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-435.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  2. Dec 19, 2018Committee14900

    By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-435.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  3. Oct 9, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-259.

  4. Oct 9, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-259.

  5. Oct 9, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  6. Oct 9, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  7. Sep 28, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  8. Sep 28, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  9. Sep 25, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. Sep 25, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8813-8814)

  11. Sep 25, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8813-8814)

  12. Sep 25, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 791.

  13. Sep 25, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8813-8815)

  14. Sep 25, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Jul 19, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Jul 19, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Jul 19, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Jul 18, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5073-5074; text: CR S5073-5074)

  19. Jul 18, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5073-5074; text: CR S5073-5074)

  20. Mar 19, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 347.

  21. Mar 19, 2018Committee

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

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  22. Mar 19, 2018Committee14000

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

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  23. Mar 14, 2018Committee

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

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  24. Mar 30, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  25. Mar 30, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 9, 201849

Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017

(Sec. 4) 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 (SBDC) and the headquarters or a regional office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

(Sec. 5) The bill amends the Small Business Act to require services at an SBDC 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.
Reported to Senate without amendmentMar 19, 201880

Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017

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 (SBDC) and the headquarters or a regional office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The bill amends the Small Business Act to require services at an SBDC 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 SenateMar 30, 2017

Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017

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 (SBDC) and the headquarters or a regional office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The bill amends the Small Business Act to require services at an SBDC 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 2017 — Informed