Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to insert a complete new text entitled "Deceptive Patent Practices Reduction Act" which promoted transparency in patent ownership; protected customers who are targeted in infringement suits; directed the PTO to develop educational resources for small businesses; and instructed the PTO and others to prepare reports on several issues including the use of deceptive demand letters.
Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI)Description
Numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to promote transparency in patent ownership; prote cts customers who are targeted in infringement suits; directs the PTO to develop educational resources for small businesses; instructs the PTO and others to prepare reports on several issues including the use of deceptive demand letters.
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House amendment offered
December 5, 2013
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House amendment offered
December 5, 2013
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A008) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Conyers.(consideration: CR H7546-7551, H7555; text: CR H7546-7549)
December 5, 2013 • 11:53 AM
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Conyers amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 157 - 258 (Roll no. 628).
December 5, 2013 • 1:02 PM
Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
December 5, 2013 • 1:02 PM
Roll call votes on amendments in House
December 5, 2013 • 1:02 PM
Amendment (A008) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Conyers. (consideration: CR H7546-7551, H7555; text: CR H7546-7549)
December 5, 2013 • 11:53 AM
On agreeing to the Conyers amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 157 - 258 (Roll no. 628).
December 5, 2013 • 1:02 PM
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1 roll call on this amendment
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