Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 24, 2019Commerce
H.R. 3954
To amend title 35, United States Code, to include the exclusive economic zone as part of the United States for patent infringement, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 2019)
This bill establishes that certain activities on or below the waters within the U.S. exclusive economic zone that infringe a U.S. patent shall be considered an infringing act that occurs within the United States.
What just happenedAug 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5](R-WI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2019
- Aug 15, 2019Committee
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