The House was expected to vote on the America Invents Act this week (June 13-17) however as of June 14 it appeared that the House Appropriations Committee would first need proof that the provisions whlich put an end to fee diversion and allow theUSPTO fee-setting authority had not been running contra with the Constitution's Separation of Powers clause.
The House was expected to vote on the America Invents Act this week (June 13-17). However, as of June 14, it appeared that the House Appropriations Committee would first need proof that the provisions to put an end to fee diversion and allow the USPTO fee-setting authority do not run contra to the Constitution's Separation of Powers clause.