S. 3295 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, shall appoint administrative patent judges and administrative trademark judges, and for other purposes.
S. 3295 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jul 21, 2008, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 21, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 110-313
What it does
Transfers from the director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) to the Secretary of Commerce the authority to appoint administrative patent judges and administrative trademark judges. Requires the Secretary to consult with the director on such appointments. Names the PTO's deputy director as an additional member of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 21, 2008
- Passed the SenateJul 22, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 31, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentAug 5, 2008
- Became lawAug 12, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-313. (Aug 12, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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