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H.R. 5108Became Law

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

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 16, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 15, 2014. The summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

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.

What just happenedDec 16, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-227.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8](D-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Referred in SenateSep 16, 2014
  • Reported in HouseSep 15, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseSep 15, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJul 15, 2014
  • Public LawDec 17, 2014
  1. Dec 16, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-227.

  2. Dec 16, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-227.

  3. Dec 16, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 16, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 9, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 9, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 8, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 4, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 4, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 4, 2014Discharge

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

  11. Dec 4, 2014Committee14500

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

  12. Sep 16, 2014IntroReferral

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

  13. Sep 15, 2014FloorH37300

    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)

  14. Sep 15, 2014FloorH38310

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

  15. Sep 15, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

  16. Sep 15, 2014FloorH30000

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

  17. Sep 15, 2014FloorH37220

    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.

  18. Sep 15, 2014FloorH8D000

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

  19. Sep 15, 2014FloorH30000

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

  20. Sep 15, 2014FloorH30300

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

  21. Sep 15, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.

  22. Sep 15, 2014CommitteeH12200

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

  23. Sep 15, 2014Committee5000

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

  24. Sep 10, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  25. Sep 10, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  26. Sep 9, 2014Committee

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

  27. Jul 16, 2014Committee

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

  28. Jul 15, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  29. Jul 15, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Jul 15, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 16, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 15, 2014. The summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

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.

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 4, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 15, 2014. The summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

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.

Passed House amendedSep 15, 201436

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.

Introduced in HouseJul 15, 2014

Establishes the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to be available to accredited law schools for the 10-year period after enactment of this Act. Authorizes the USPTO Director to establish regulations and procedures for application to and participation in such program.