A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, with respect to the use of inventions in outer space.

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Introduced

5 February 1987

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Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.

Summary

Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 and the Federal patent law to provide that any invention made, used, or sold in outer space on an aeronautical and space vehicle under the jurisdiction or control of the United States shall be considered made, used, or sold within the United States. Applies this provision to all patents granted before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, with certain exceptions.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/501
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