SB5610: Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to limit the ability of persons that pose a threat to national security to receive and enforce patents, and for other purposes.
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This bill would change U.S. patent law to prevent certain people and organizations from getting or using patents if they pose a national security threat. The bill amends Title 35 of the U.S. Code, which governs patents. It affects inventors, companies, and patent holders who may be considered security risks. The bill is currently in the introduced stage, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to a for review.
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SB5610: Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026