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Easier to Stop Patent Infringement
Recent Bills/Easier to Stop Patent Infringement

Easier to Stop Patent Infringement

IntroducedN/A
Passed House1 year ago
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Senate
House
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Passed/agreed to in House
Why This Matters

This bill allows patent owners to more easily obtain court orders to stop others from infringing on their patents by creating a presumption that injunctions should be granted.

If you are a patent owner, this bill increases your chances of stopping infringement by making it easier to get court orders.
Who this affects
individual inventors · small businesses · startups
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill makes it easier for patent owners to get court orders to stop others from using their inventions without permission.
  2. 2It establishes a rule that courts should generally grant permanent injunctions when a patent is infringed.
  3. 3The bill aims to protect individual inventors and small businesses from large companies that might infringe on their patents.
  4. 4It restores a traditional legal practice that has been weakened in recent years regarding patent rights.
Read the detailed summary

Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend Against the CCP Act or the SHIELD Against CCP Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to form a working group tasked with duties related to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The working group must assess and annually report on current DHS efforts to counter the CCP’s (1) use of the U.S. immigration system, (2) economic and trade practices, and (3) support for illicit financial activity and trafficking controlled substances. The working group must terminate seven years after its establishment. DHS must additionally carry out research and development on technologies and techniques for enhancing its security and situational awareness to these threats. The Government Accountability Office must report on the implementation of this bill.

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Senate
House
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IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Sponsors
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Senate
HouseMar 10, 2025
PresidentCurrent

Passed/agreed to in House

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Signature
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