US HB2584 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 21 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-05-21 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Amends federal patent law to deny a patent for a tax planning method. Defines "tax planning method" as any method for reducing, minimizing, or deferring tax liability (not including tax preparation software).

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Title

To amend title 35, United States Code, to limit the patentability of tax planning methods.

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-05-21 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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