To clarify that section 14 shall not apply to an invention that is a computer program product or system used solely for preparing a tax or information return or other tax filing.
What it does: Inserts new text on page 94, between lines 22 and 23
Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT)Inserts new text on page 94, between lines 22 and 23
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (e) Exclusion.--This section shall not apply to that part of an invention that is a method, apparatus, computer program product or system used solely for preparing a tax or information return or other tax filing, including one that records, transmits, transfers or organizes data related to such filing.
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SA 141. Mr. BAUCUS (for himself and Mr. Grassley) 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 94, between lines 22 and 23, insert the following:
(e) Exclusion.--This section shall not apply to that part of an invention that is a method, apparatus, computer program product or system used solely for preparing a tax or information return or other tax filing, including one that records, transmits, transfers or organizes data related to such filing.
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 141 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Baucus.
March 7, 2011
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 141 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Baucus.
March 7, 2011
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 141 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
March 7, 2011
Amendment SA 141 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Baucus. (consideration: CR S1324) To clarify that section 14 shall not apply to an invention that is a computer program product or system used solely for preparing a tax or information return or other tax filing.
March 7, 2011
Amendment SA 141 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S1324)
March 7, 2011
Senate amendment submitted
March 3, 2011
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