What does Preamble of Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 35 of the United States Code. It aims to establish an interagency task force between the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The task force's purpose is to facilitate the sharing of information and provide technical assistance related to patents.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to the intersection of patent decisions and information held by other Federal agencies. It notes that patent applications and related information may be shared with multiple Federal agencies. Research suggests patent examiners could benefit from accessing information from other agencies to improve prior art assessment. The Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office is encouraged to collaborate with other Federal agencies.

What does REPORT BY UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE. of Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to submit a report to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees. The report must describe the frequency of information sharing between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) via the Interagency Task Force on Patents. The report must also detail how this information is used in patent examinations. It should identify the most useful methods of information sharing and types of information. The report must include recommendations for changes to the Task Force's mandate, funding, or operations. Finally, the report should identify other federal agencies for potential coordination similar to the FDA partnership.

What does INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON PATENTS. of Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes an Interagency Task Force on Patents to coordinate efforts between the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs regarding patents for human drugs and biological products. The task force will coordinate communication, evaluation, and implementation of activities related to patents between the USPTO and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The task force will share information on processes, applications, new approvals, technologies, and scientific developments. The Director will request and the Commissioner will provide information to patent examiners regarding human drug and biological product approval updates, and patent examiners will have access to relevant FDA information. The task force will establish protocols to safeguard confidentiality when sharing information, including providing notice to the human drug or biological product sponsor before sharing information. The task force is comprised of employees from the USPTO and FDA with relevant expertise.

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Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/21/2025 · Introduced: 7/21/2025

Author: Joe Neguse (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes an interagency task force between the USPTO and FDA to improve information sharing and technical assistance related to patents, particularly for human drugs and biological products.
The bill requires the USPTO to report on the frequency and use of information sharing with the FDA, including recommendations for improving the task force's operations and identifying other agencies for potential coordination.
Patent examiners will gain access to relevant FDA information regarding drug and biological product approvals, while protocols will be established to protect the confidentiality of sponsors.

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