OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2024
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9221.
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 2024-07-30.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Makes it easier for patent owners to obtain a permanent injunction (stop order) once infringement is proven in court.
- Strengthens the position of individual inventors, startups, and small businesses in patent disputes against larger corporations.
- Restores the historical legal practice of presuming that patent infringement warrants an immediate halt to the copying activity unless the defendant proves otherwise.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.
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.