To amend title 35, United States Code, to prevent double patenting, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill reduces a appropriation, grant, reporting req provision: 2. Prevention of double patenting Section 253 of title 35, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Except as provided in paragraph (2). It relies on appropriations, grants, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Reduces a appropriation, grant, reporting req provision: 2. Prevention of double patenting Section 253 of title 35, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Except as provided in paragraph (2)...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill reduces a appropriation, grant, reporting req provision: 2. Prevention of double patenting Section 253 of title 35, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Except as provided in paragraph (2).
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill reduces a appropriation, grant, reporting req provision: 2. Prevention of double patenting Section 253 of title 35, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Except as provided in paragraph (2).
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Ryan introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_commerce"
- → Secretary of Commerce
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
the United States Patent and Trademark Office
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