Linda Sánchez Applauds Senate for Supporting American Innovation

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Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) today applauded the Senate for passing H.R. 1249, the "America Invents Act." This bipartisan legislation will pave the way to modernize the United Sates patent system and help spark innovation.

"I commend the Senate for passing this long overdue legislation. The America Invents Act will help grow jobs and continue America's leadership in the field of innovation," said Congresswoman Sánchez. "The America Invents Act is substantive patent reform that works for American inventors and businesses. I would urge President Obama to sign it into law so that we can continue to out-innovate our global competitors."

The "America Invents Act" is the first major patent reform in over 60 years. H.R. 1249 allows the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) to meet the needs of American inventors, manufacturers and businesses by granting the PTO the ability to set fees independently of Congress. In addition to several changes to improve patent quality, the legislation also streamlines the process for patents to be examined.

The American Invents Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 304 to 117 in June.

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