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H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007, 110th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Sep 10, 2007 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Judiciary

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  • Committee Assignment: House Judiciary - Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on September 07, 2007, with a roll call of 220 ayes, 175 nays, and 37 not voting.

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  • 20% of users support H.R.1908

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  • H.R.1908 has been viewed 21,853 times

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    • On January 15, 2008, by twodox - While this bill does several useful things, and coordinates our patent policy with that of the rest of the world, as required by treaty, it has a major flaw. It skews the patent law in favor of the large corporations, and reduces the likelihood and size of infringement actions. Thus there will be little incentive for a major corporation to pay attention to a patent held by a smaller entity or individual. This will stifle the inventiveness that has made our country great - and has come primarily from individual inventors and small businesses.

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      As noted by twodox, a user on OpenCongress.org, on January 15, 2008, "While this bill does several useful things, and coordinates our patent policy with that of the rest of the world, as required by treaty, it has a major flaw. It skews the patent law in favor of the large corporations, and reduces the likelihood and size of infringement actions. Thus there will be little incentive for a major corporation to pay attention to a patent held by a smaller entity or individual. This will stifle the inventiveness that has made our country great - and has come primarily from individual inventors and small businesses."
    • On February 11, 2008, by Sparhawk2k - How is this one different from S.1145? The EFF seems to be in support of that one and they seem to be for individuals and innovation... Though they also have reservations about it and see it more as just a step in the right direction.

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      As noted by Sparhawk2k, a user on OpenCongress.org, on February 11, 2008, "How is this one different from S.1145? The EFF seems to be in support of that one and they seem to be for individuals and innovation... Though they also have reservations about it and see it more as just a step in the right direction."

    Highly Rated Blog Articles

    • H.R.1908: To specify the priority of the obligations ... - OpenCongress - May 12, 2011 by opencongress.org - Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. Thanks for helping to build p

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      As noted by opencongress.org on May 12, 2011, "Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. Thanks for helping to build p" (/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1908/show&sa=U&ei=h7OLT-CfFuSc2QX8_ojnCQ&ved=0CCUQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNEUOrhIlcs2M6hoWWvG5XdwCCZG_w)
    • H.R.1908: To specify the priority of the obligations ... - OpenCongress - May 12, 2011 by opencongress.org - Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. Thanks for helping to build p

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      As noted by opencongress.org on May 12, 2011, "Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. Thanks for helping to build p" (/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1908/show&sa=U&ei=Cw6LT8-oBobc2QW18bXSCQ&ved=0CCUQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNHv0mbC48ya1xVrFrnsvfR8u6eedg)
    • H.R.1908: To specify the priority of the obligations ... - OpenCongress - May 12, 2011 by opencongress.org - Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. Thanks for helping to build p

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      As noted by opencongress.org on May 12, 2011, "Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. Thanks for helping to build p" (/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1908/show&sa=U&ei=EGKKT8WOOOjq2wWnzYzfCQ&ved=0CCUQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNGcGPGBrcf7cSsV7GVPC_129aHHvg)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • Patent reform debate heads to US Senate - January 17, 2008 by EETimes.com - The House voted 220 to 175 with 37 abstaining or not voting on HR 1908. Voting on the House bill generally tracked party lines with 73 percent of Democrats ...

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      As noted by EETimes.com on January 17, 2008, "The House voted 220 to 175 with 37 abstaining or not voting on HR 1908. Voting on the House bill generally tracked party lines with 73 percent of Democrats ..." (http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=205901435)
    • Weakened patent protection ultimately will cost lives - November 03, 2007 by phillyBurbs.com, PA - While there is room for improvement in our nation's patent system, the Patent Reform Act of 2007 (HR 1908/S. 1145) would do much more harm than good. ...

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      As noted by phillyBurbs.com, PA on November 03, 2007, "While there is room for improvement in our nation's patent system, the Patent Reform Act of 2007 (HR 1908/S. 1145) would do much more harm than good. ..." (http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/323-11042007-1435171.html)
    • Court Blocks New Patent Rule - November 01, 2007 by FDA news (subscription), VA - The House has passed its version of the legislation, HR 1908. GSK also argued that the limit on the number of claims is unjust because companies are ...

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      As noted by FDA news (subscription), VA on November 01, 2007, "The House has passed its version of the legislation, HR 1908. GSK also argued that the limit on the number of claims is unjust because companies are ..." (http://fdanews.com/newsletter/article?issueId=10942&articleId=100513)
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