H.R. 6621 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To correct and improve certain provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act and title 35, United States Code.
H.R. 6621 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Nov 30, 2012, sponsored by Lamar Smith. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 30, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 112-274
What it does
Amends the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) to make technical changes regarding the transitional program for covered business method patents and joinder of parties. Applies, to any civil action commenced on or after enactment of this Act, the AIA's bar on using an accused infringer's failure to obtain the advice of counsel to prove that any infringement was willful or induced.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 30, 2012
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 28, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2013
- Became lawJan 14, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-274. (Jan 14, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 18, 2012 · Passed308–89
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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