S. 2192 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004
S. 2192 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Mar 10, 2004, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 108-453
What it does
Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004 - Amends Federal patent law to provide that patentability is not precluded on the basis of obviousness where subject matter which qualifies as prior art is developed by a person different from the person claiming the invention if: (1) the claimed invention was made by or on behalf of parties to a joint research agreement that was in effect on or before the da…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2004
- Passed the SenateJun 25, 2004
- Passed the HouseNov 20, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentNov 29, 2004
- Became lawDec 10, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-453. (Dec 10, 2004)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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