Law360, New York (September 07, 2007, 12:00 AM ET) -- In the most sweeping reform of U.S. patent laws in half a century, the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday gave the final green light to the bipartisan Patent Reform Act of 2007.
By a vote of 220-175, the legislative body gave its stamp of approval to H.R. 1908 – sponsored by Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) and Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas) – which was introduced in both houses of Congress in April.
The Act, which aims to improve the quality of patents, reduce their abuse and...
House Ushers In New Era With Patent Reform Act
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