A bill to improve the administration of the patent and trademark laws by establishing the Patent and Trademark Office as an independent agency, and for other purposes.

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Status In Committee
Sponsor Birch Bayh
Citation 96-S-2079
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Introduced Dec 5th, 1979
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Last Action Dec 5th, 1979
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Introduced Senate Dec 5
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Establishes the Patent and Trademark Office as an independent Government agency. Designates the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks as the Chief Officer of the Office. Declares that the Commissioner shall be appointed to a six-year term of office and shall be removable from office by the President with the consent of the Senate, only for good cause. Sets forth conforming amendments.

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