A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the implementation of the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
Patent Cooperation Treaty Authorization Act of 1985 - Amends the patent laws to implement the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Permits the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks to determine when the basic fee of an international application is due.
Authorizes the Patent and Trademark Office to act as an International Preliminary Examining Authority with respect to international applications in accordance with terms and conditions prescribed by the International Bureau and the Commissioner.
Revises the time limit for commencement of the national stage of international applications to conform with the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Requires an English translation of any annexes to the international preliminary examination report made in another language.
Requires the payment of a handling as well as international fee. Permits the charging of a preliminary examination fee.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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