H.R. 1332 — Business Method Patent Improvement Act of 2001

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Business Method Patent Improvement Act of 2001 - Amends Federal law to add patent procedures for patents on business method inventions. Defines a "business method" as: (1) a method of processing data or performing calculation operations which is uniquely designed for or utilized in the practice, administration, or management of an enterprise; (2) any technique used in athletics, instruction, or personal skills; and (3) any computer-assisted implementation of such methods or techniques.

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2001-04-03
Introduced in House
2001-04-03
Introduced in House
2001-04-03
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E518-519)
2001-04-03
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2001-04-19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

Business Method Patent Improvement Act of 2001

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