Bill102th CongressFiled Jun 13, 1991Commerce
S. 1291
A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to impose a 5-year moratorium on the granting of patents on invertebrate or vertebrate animals, including those that have been genetically engineered, in order to provide time for Congress to fully assess, consider and respond to the economic, environmental, and ethical issues raised by the patenting of such animals.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 13, 1991)
Imposes a five-year moratorium on the granting of patents of invertebrate or vertebrate animals.
What just happenedJul 29, 1991
Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR](R-OR)Sponsor
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- Jul 29, 1991Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.
Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Subcommittee - Jun 13, 1991IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 13, 1991IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate