An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 112-111 to clarify that the new legislation would apply only to new tax planning patents, not already filed patents which would disclose patent information leaving the applicants vulnerable.
What it does: Replaces “pending on, or filed on or after,” with “filed on or after”
Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO)Description
Amendment sought to allow any tax strategy patent that was filed as of the date of enactment of the bill to move toward issuance by the Patent Trade Office.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 1249 · shown in the bill's text
Replaces “pending on, or filed on or after,” with “filed on or after”
In H.R. 1249 · Reported in House
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that other business methods are patentable or that other business method patents are valid.
(e) Effective Date; Applicability.--This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent application that is
[struck: pending on, or ]filed on or after[struck: ,]that date, and to any patent that is issued on or after that date.SEC. 15. BEST MODE REQUIREMENT.
Original wording
Page 108, beginning on line 18, strike “pending on, or filed on or after,” and insert “filed on or after”.
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As printed
Page 108, beginning on line 18, strike “pending on, or filed on or after,” and insert “filed on or after”.
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House amendment offered
June 23, 2011
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House amendment offered
June 23, 2011
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Polis.(consideration: CR H4487-4489; text: CR H4487)
June 23, 2011 • 2:58 PM
Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
June 23, 2011 • 3:07 PM
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Polis amendment (A008) Failed by voice vote.
June 23, 2011 • 3:07 PM
Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Polis. (consideration: CR H4487-4489; text: CR H4487)
June 23, 2011 • 2:58 PM
On agreeing to the Polis amendment (A008) Failed by voice vote.
June 23, 2011 • 3:07 PM