S. 3416

USPTO FEES Act

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115th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 3416

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 6, 2018

Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Coons, and Mr. Hatch) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to extend the period during which the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office may set or adjust certain fees.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the USPTO Funds for Efficient and Effective Services Act or the USPTO FEES Act.

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Extension of sunset on fee-setting authority

Section 10(i)(2) of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (35 U.S.C. 41 note) is amended by striking the 7-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting the 8-year period beginning on the date of enactment of the USPTO FEES Act.