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Innovator Support: New Patent Offices and Reduced Fees

This act aims to make the patent system more accessible, especially for underrepresented groups like women, minorities, and veterans. It establishes new patent offices and support programs, while also reducing patent application fees for small businesses and individual inventors. This will enable more people to protect their ideas and foster innovation.
Key points
New Patent Offices: New offices will be established in various U.S. regions, including one in the Southeast, to improve access to patent services.
Inventor Support: Educational and advisory programs will help first-time inventors, including women, minorities, and veterans, understand the patent system.
Reduced Fees: Small businesses and individual inventors will pay less for patent applications, lowering the cost of protecting their innovations.
Pro Bono Programs: Free legal assistance programs for inventors will be expanded, increasing access to support for lower-income individuals.
Patentability Assessment: A pilot program will be created to help first-time inventors assess the likelihood of obtaining a patent before filing an application.
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Print number: 117_HR_8697
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Process start date: 2022-08-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8697.

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 2022-08-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Patent Offices: New offices will be established in various U.S. regions, including one in the Southeast, to improve access to patent services.
  • Inventor Support: Educational and advisory programs will help first-time inventors, including women, minorities, and veterans, understand the patent system.
  • Reduced Fees: Small businesses and individual inventors will pay less for patent applications, lowering the cost of protecting their innovations.
  • Pro Bono Programs: Free legal assistance programs for inventors will be expanded, increasing access to support for lower-income individuals.
  • Patentability Assessment: A pilot program will be created to help first-time inventors assess the likelihood of obtaining a patent before filing an application.
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. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2].

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.

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