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H.R. 5108 · 113th CongressPublic Law 113-227Law

H.R. 5108 became law 154 days after introduction, with one cosponsor, a Republican

To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Jeffries, Hakeem S. D-NY · 1 cosponsor: 0 Democrats, 1 Republican
IntroducedJul 15, 2014
ReportedSep 10, 2014
Passed one chamberSep 15, 2014
Passed bothDec 4, 2014
LawDec 16, 2014
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 166 words.

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 15, 2014. The summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Establishes the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to allow students enrolled in a participating law school's clinic to practice patent and trademark law before the USPTO on a pro-bono basis for clients that qualify for assistance from the law school's clinic. Requires the USPTO Director to establish regulations and procedures for application to and participation in such program. Makes all law schools accredited by the American Bar Association eligible to participate in the program after being examined for acceptance using identical criteria. Provides for the program to be in effect for the 10-year period after enactment of this Act. Requires the Director, within two years after enactment of this Act, to report to Congress regarding the work done through the program and the number of participating law schools and students.

Context
Committees
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Policy area
Law: 21 of 781 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.7%)
Sponsor
8 of 86 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
6, from enrolled bill to public law · 504 words
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of CommerceHigher educationIntellectual propertyLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrations
Latest action
Dec 16, 2014: Became Public Law No: 113-227.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 0

The bill status record lists no related bills.

Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]