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Inventor Diversity and Equality Act of 2018

Introduced: May 17, 2018 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Jul 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
May 17, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 17, 2018
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Inventor Diversity and Equality Act of 2018

This bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to collect and publish demographic information (including gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, and income level) that is voluntarily submitted by inventors who apply for patents.

What's happening now July 24, 2018

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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