United States 113th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HR 5108 — To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 113-227.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 15, 2014. Enacted.

Summary

Establishes the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to allow students enrolled in a participating law school's clinic to practice patent and trademark law before the USPTO on a pro-bono basis for clients that qualify for assistance from the law school's clinic. Requires the USPTO Director to establish regulations and procedures for application to and participation in such program. Makes all law schools accredited by the American Bar Association eligible to participate in the program after being examined for acceptance using identical criteria. Provides for the program to be in effect for the 10-year period after enactment of this Act. Requires the Director, within two years after enactment of this Act, to report to Congress regarding the work done through the program and the number of participating law schools and students.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 113-227.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6354)

  7. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  8. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 - 22 (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H7482)

  10. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7485-7486)

  11. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5108.

  13. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7481-7483)

  14. Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  15. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.

  16. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-588.

  17. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  18. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  19. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Discharged.

  20. Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

  21. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5108 do?
Establishes the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to allow students enrolled in a participating law school's clinic to practice patent and trademark law before the USPTO on a pro-bono basis for clients that qualify for assistance from the law school's clinic. Requires the USPTO Director to establish regulations and procedures for application to and participation in such program. Makes all law schools accredited by the American Bar Association eligible to participate in the program after being examined for acceptance using identical criteria. Provides for the program to be in effect for the 10-year period after enactment of this Act. Requires the Director, within two years after enactment of this Act, to report to Congress regarding the work done through the program and the number of participating law schools and students.
Who sponsors HR 5108?
HR 5108 is sponsored by Hakeem Jeffries (D).
What is the current status of HR 5108?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 15, 2014. Enacted.
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