GPIA seeks to block patent extensions for PTO delays; Hatch bill markup delayed.
Executive Summary
GENERIC INDUSTRY AMENDMENT TO HATCH OMNIBUS PATENT ACT (S 1961) would prevent pharmaceutical companies receiving Waxman/Hatch patent extensions from gaining additional patent life under S 1961. Title III of Senate Judiciary Chairman Hatch's (R-Utah) S 1961 would grant restoration for patent terms shortened by administrative delay at the Patent & Trademark Office.