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Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 10, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004 - Amends Federal patent law to provide that patentability is not precluded on the basis of obviousness where subject matter which qualifies as prior art is developed by a person different from the person claiming the invention if: (1) the claimed invention was made by or on behalf of parties to a joint research agreement that was in effect on or before the date the claimed invention was made; (2) the claimed invention was made as a result of activities undertaken within the scope of the agreement; and (3) the application for patent for the claimed invention discloses or is amended to disclose the names of the parties to the agreement. Defines "joint research agreement" to mean a written contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into by two or more persons or entities for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work in the field of the claimed invention.

What just happenedDec 10, 2004

Became Public Law No: 108-453.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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  1. Dec 10, 2004PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 108-453.

  2. Dec 10, 2004BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 108-453.

  3. Dec 10, 2004PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 10, 2004BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 29, 2004FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 29, 2004President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 20, 2004FloorH38310

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

  8. Nov 20, 2004FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H10219)

  9. Nov 20, 2004Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H10219)

  10. Nov 20, 2004FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10219)

  11. Nov 20, 2004FloorH30200

    Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  12. Jun 25, 2004FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  13. Jun 25, 2004Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Jun 25, 2004FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Jun 25, 2004Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7520-7522; text as passed Senate: CR S7522)

  16. Jun 25, 2004Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7520-7522; text as passed Senate: CR S7522)

  17. Apr 29, 2004Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484.

  18. Apr 29, 2004Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Apr 29, 2004Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Apr 29, 2004Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Mar 10, 2004IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2559)

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Mar 10, 2004IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2558-2559)

  23. Mar 10, 2004IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 10, 200449

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004 - Amends Federal patent law to provide that patentability is not precluded on the basis of obviousness where subject matter which qualifies as prior art is developed by a person different from the person claiming the invention if: (1) the claimed invention was made by or on behalf of parties to a joint research agreement that was in effect on or before the date the claimed invention was made; (2) the claimed invention was made as a result of activities undertaken within the scope of the agreement; and (3) the application for patent for the claimed invention discloses or is amended to disclose the names of the parties to the agreement. Defines "joint research agreement" to mean a written contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into by two or more persons or entities for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work in the field of the claimed invention.

Passed House without amendmentNov 20, 200481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004 - Amends Federal patent law to provide that patentability is not precluded on the basis of obviousness where subject matter which qualifies as prior art is developed by a person different from the person claiming the invention if: (1) the claimed invention was made by or on behalf of parties to a joint research agreement that was in effect on or before the date the claimed invention was made; (2) the claimed invention was made as a result of activities undertaken within the scope of the agreement; and (3) the application for patent for the claimed invention discloses or is amended to disclose the names of the parties to the agreement. Defines "joint research agreement" to mean a written contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into by two or more persons or entities for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work in the field of the claimed invention.

Passed Senate without amendmentJun 25, 200482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004 - Amends Federal patent law to provide that patentability is not precluded on the basis of obviousness where subject matter which qualifies as prior art is developed by a person different from the person claiming the invention if: (1) the claimed invention was made by or on behalf of parties to a joint research agreement that was in effect on or before the date the claimed invention was made; (2) the claimed invention was made as a result of activities undertaken within the scope of the agreement; and (3) the application for patent for the claimed invention discloses or is amended to disclose the names of the parties to the agreement. Defines "joint research agreement" to mean a written contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into by two or more persons or entities for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work in the field of the claimed invention.

Reported to Senate without amendmentApr 29, 200480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004 - Amends Federal patent law to provide that patentability is not precluded on the basis of obviousness where subject matter which qualifies as prior art is developed by a person different from the person claiming the invention if: (1) the claimed invention was made by or on behalf of parties to a joint research agreement that was in effect on or before the date the claimed invention was made; (2) the claimed invention was made as a result of activities undertaken within the scope of the agreement; and (3) the application for patent for the claimed invention discloses or is amended to disclose the names of the parties to the agreement. Defines "joint research agreement" to mean a written contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into by two or more persons or entities for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work in the field of the claimed invention.

Introduced in SenateMar 10, 200400

Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004 - Amends Federal patent law to provide that patentability is not precluded on the basis of obviousness where subject matter which qualifies as prior art is developed by a person different from the person claiming the invention if: (1) the claimed invention was made by or on behalf of parties to a joint research agreement that was in effect on or before the date the claimed invention was made; (2) the claimed invention was made as a result of activities undertaken within the scope of the agreement; and (3) the application for patent for the claimed invention discloses or is amended to disclose the names of the parties to the agreement. Defines "joint research agreement" to mean a written contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into by two or more persons or entities for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work in the field of the claimed invention.