H Amdt 521 - Authorizes Judicial Discretion in Awarding Legal Fees in Patent Lawsuits - National Key Vote
Renee Ellmers voted Nay (Amendment Vote) on this Amendment.
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- House Amendment Rejected
- Dec. 5, 2013
- Introduced
- Dec. 5, 2013
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Title: Authorizes Judicial Discretion in Awarding Legal Fees in Patent Lawsuits
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to adopt an amendment to HR 3309 that authorizes a judge to reduce or deny the award of the expenses and fees incurred by a prevailing party in a civil action regarding patents if the prevailing party engaged in conduct during the trial that "unduly and unreasonably" prolonged the final resolution of the civil action.
Title: Authorizes Judicial Discretion in Awarding Legal Fees in Patent Lawsuits