S. 3960118th CongressSenate Bill

Creates a good faith exception to certain fines imposed by the U.S.

Official title: 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.

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This bill creates a good faith exception to certain fines imposed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Currently, the USPTO may reduce patent-related fees for small and micro entities, and an entity that falsely claims a fee reduction shall be subject to a fine. This bill exempts an entity from such a fine if the entity made a good faith assertion or certification that the entity was entitled to a fee reduction.

Introduced Mar 14, 2024Last action Dec 17, 2024
Introduced in SenateMar 14, 2024
Passed SenateJun 20, 2024
Passed HouseDec 3, 2024
Signed into LawDec 17, 2024

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