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Pausing Administrative Proceedings During Patent Reviews

New rules aim to streamline patent-related processes. If a patent's validity is being reviewed, other official proceedings that depend on that patent will be paused. This provides citizens and businesses with greater certainty regarding their patent status, preventing conflicting decisions.
Key points
If a patent's validity is being reviewed by an agency, other related official proceedings will be paused.
The pause will last until a final decision on the patent's validity is issued.
These changes apply to proceedings initiated on or after the law's enactment date, and some initiated up to 6 months prior.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5902
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-50]
Process start date: 2021-11-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLEAR Patents Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5902.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • If a patent's validity is being reviewed by an agency, other related official proceedings will be paused.
  • The pause will last until a final decision on the patent's validity is issued.
  • These changes apply to proceedings initiated on or after the law's enactment date, and some initiated up to 6 months prior.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-50].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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