S.Amdt. 120
What it does: Adds SEC. 18. PATENT OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS on page 104, between lines 22 and 23
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL)What it changes
1 change to S. 23
Adds SEC. 18. PATENT OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS on page 104, between lines 22 and 23
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 18. PATENT OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.
Inserted: There is established in the United States Patent and Trademark Office a Patent Ombudsman Program. The duties of the Program's staff shall include providing support and services relating to patent filings to small business concerns.
Original wording
On page 104, between lines 22 and 23, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 120. Mr. KIRK submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 23, to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 104, between lines 22 and 23, insert the following:
SEC. 18. PATENT OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.
There is established in the United States Patent and Trademark Office a Patent Ombudsman Program. The duties of the Program's staff shall include providing support and services relating to patent filings to small business concerns.
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Senate amendment submitted
March 1, 2011