S 3960
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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Bill overview
This bill changes how the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) handles fines for incorrect statements made when applying for patents. It creates a ‘good faith’ exception, meaning that if a company or inventor can demonstrate they genuinely believed they were entitled to a fee reduction or met certain criteria, they may not be penalized for making a false assertion or certification. The bill modifies existing sections of the U.S. Code to incorporate this exception, aiming to reduce the risk of penalties for unintentional errors.
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Thomas Tillis
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