Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 29, 2018Commerce
H.R. 7201
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 (Nov 29, 2018)
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 happenedNov 29, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21](R-TX)Sponsor
6 cosponsors2 D4 R
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- Introduced in HouseNov 29, 2018
- Nov 29, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Nov 29, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House