S. 1277104th CongressSenate Bill

Prescription Drug Equity Act of 1995

Introduced in the SenateDead

This bill died when its Congress ended.

Bills don't carry over between Congresses. Without re-introduction in a new session, it cannot advance.

Pharmaceutical Industry Special Equity Act of 1996 - Declares that certain patent infringement remedies, as the term "patent" has been modified by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Uruguay Act), shall not apply to any patent if: (1) the patent is subject to certification under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) provisions relating to new drug applications, abbreviated new drug applications, or abbreviated applications for new animal drugs; (2) after enactment of this Act, the certification is made in an application under such provisions accepted for filing before June 8, 1995; and (3) an unappealable final order has been made in an action under specified infringement of patent provisions, finding that the certifier made a substantial investment and establishing the amount of equitable remuneration to be paid by the certifier to the patentee. Declares that all patents in force on June 8, 1995, are entitled to the full benefit of the Uruguay Act and any extension granted before such date under certain patent provisions. Requires that, notwithstanding specified patent provisions, the term of a patent be extended for any patent that encompasses within its scope of composition of matter known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug if certain circumstances exist. Expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the concluding of litigation under this Act.

Introduced Sep 27, 1995
1
Introduced

Filed in the Senate

2
Passed Senate
3
Passed House
4
Became Law

This senate bill has been filed and is working its way through Congress. It will need to pass both the Senate and the House, then be signed by the President to become law.

Who introduced this

HB

Hank Brown

Republican

U.S. Senator · CO

2 cosponsors — mostly Republicans

Ask AI About This Bill

Get plain-language answers with direct quotes from the bill text.

to ask questions about this bill.

Your Representatives

Enter your address to see how your representatives voted on this bill.

Your address is only used to find your district and is never saved. See how it works

Votes

Public Opinion

No votes yet — be the first to weigh in.

to cast your vote

Your voice matters — let representatives know where you stand.

Comments

No comments yet. to be the first to weigh in.