Patent Cooperation Treaty Authorization Act of 1985

Summary

Patent Cooperation Treaty Authorization Act of 1985 - Amends the patent laws to implement the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Permits the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks to determine when the basic fee of an international application is due. Authorizes the Patent and Trademark Office to act as an International Preliminary Examining Authority with respect to international applications in accordance with terms and conditions prescribed by the International Bureau and the Commissioner. Revises the time limit for commencement of the national stage of international applications to conform with the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Requires an English translation of any annexes to the international preliminary examination report made in another language. Requires the payment of a handling as well as international fee. Permits the charging of a preliminary examination fee.

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Timeline

1. 9 September 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 September 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 September 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 September 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

   Source: Committee

5. 19 February 1986

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 September 1985

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• Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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