Supporting American Inventors: The Importance of H.R. 1907

Item — Box: CR 36, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0083

Scope and Contents

The document discusses H.R. 1907, the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999, which aims to strengthen and modernize patent protections for inventors. The bill guarantees 17 years of patent protection, makes technology accessible to U.S. citizens, provides relief to financially constrained inventors, protects inventors from scams, and streamlines operations at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The bill was passed by the House and is awaiting a vote in the Senate. The author supports the bill as a way to keep pace with global technological advancements.

Dates

Creation: 1993-01-01 - 2001-12-21

Creator

From the Collection: Armey, Richard Keith (Dick), Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee (2002-2003); House Majority Leader (1995-2003); Chair of the House Republican Conference (1993-1995); Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 26th district (1985- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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