HR 3160
Prevail act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:43 AM
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Bill overview
The Prevail Act aims to strengthen the U.S. patent system and protect American innovation. It introduces changes to administrative patent validity challenges (like inter partes reviews) to prevent strategic manipulation and reduce unnecessary litigation. Specifically, it restricts a judge’s ability to review cases they previously decided, limits who can challenge patents, and prevents repeating challenges in different courts. The bill also provides reduced patent fees for higher education institutions and nonprofits, and ensures USPTO fee revenue is used for the USPTO’s operations. Overall, the legislation seeks to maintain the U.S. as a global leader in innovation and safeguard intellectual property rights.
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