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A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of fines for false assertions and certifications, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Senator Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
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Summary
Creates a good-faith exception to fines for false assertions and certifications under title 35, United States Code. The law amends sections 41(j) and 123(f) to say an assertion or certification is not subject to fines if the submitting entity demonstrates it was made in good faith. Fines remain possible when good faith is not shown. The change only narrows penalties in those specific subsections and does not create new programs or funding.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Good-faith protection for patent filers
The law adds a good-faith protection for two patent filings. The patent office cannot fine you for a false statement when you can show you acted in good faith. This covers certain fee-status assertions and micro-entity certifications. This takes effect now.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
DE • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 3/14/2024
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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