To amend title 35, United State Code, to limit the ability of persons who pose a threat to national security to receive and enforce patents, and for other purposes.
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- House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-06-04
Plain-English Summary
The proposal would prevent people deemed a threat to national security from obtaining or enforcing patents in the United States, giving the government authority to block patent rights for individuals or entities that pose security risks. This would affect inventors, companies, and foreign nationals seeking patent protection in the U.S. by allowing security agencies to intervene in the patent process when national security concerns arise.
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