Supporting American Inventors: The Importance of H.R. 1907, 1999-01-01

Item — Box: CR 36, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0083

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The text discusses H.R. 1907, the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999, which aims to strengthen and modernize patent protections for inventors. The bill guarantees 17 years of patent protection, makes technology accessible to U.S. citizens, provides relief to financially constrained inventors, protects inventors from scams, and streamlines operations at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The bill was passed by the House and is awaiting a vote in the Senate. The author supports the bill as a way to keep pace with global technological advancements.

Dates

1999-01-01

Language of Materials

English

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