Patent Reform Act

The Patent Reform Act may refer to:

  • The Patent Reform Act of 2005, an unenacted bill introduced in the 109th United States Congress
  • The Patent Reform Act of 2007, an unenacted bill introduced in the 110th United States Congress
  • The Patent Reform Act of 2009, an unenacted bill introduced in the 111th United States Congress
  • The Patent Reform Act of 2011, a bill introduced in the 112th United States Congress

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