To amend chapter 11 of title 35, United States Code, to require the voluntary collection of demographic information for patent applications, and for other purposes.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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