H.R. 1249 (112^th): Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

Introduced:

Mar 30, 2011
112^th Congress, 2011–2013

Status:

Enacted — Signed by the President on Sep 16, 2011

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on September 16, 2011.

Law:

Pub.L. 112-29

Sponsor:

Lamar Smith

Representative for Texas's 21st congressional district

Republican

Text:

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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2011
Length: 58 pages

About the bill

Full Title

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.

Summary

The Leahy–Smith America Invents Act (AIA) is a United States federal statute that was passed by Congress and was signed into law by President Barack Obama on September 16, 2011. The law represents the most significant change to the U.S. patent system since 1952, and closely resembles previously proposed legislation in the Senate in its previous session (Patent ...

(Wikipedia)

History

Mar 30, 2011		Introduced This is the first step in the legislative process. Read Text »
Apr 14, 2011		Reported by Committee A committee has issued a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee. Read Text » See Changes »
Jun 22, 2011		Rules Change — Agreed To This activity took place on a related bill, H.Res. 316 (112th).
Jun 23, 2011		Passed House The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. View Vote » Read Text » See Changes »
Sep 8, 2011		Passed Senate The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. View Vote » Read Text » See Changes »
Sep 16, 2011		Enacted — Signed by the President The President signed the bill and it became law.

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