Jun 23, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
Lamar Smith
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Lamar Smith is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 21st congressional district from 1987 to 2019. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, where he focused on issues related to science policy, technology, and innovation. Smith was known for his advocacy of scientific research and development, as well as his support for policies aimed at promoting economic growth through technological advancements.
Congressional Record · 2011-06-23
Jun 23, 2011
Madam Chair, the gentleman's amendment strikes the first-inventor-to-file provisions from the bill. I strongly oppose the amendment. The move to a first-inventor-to-file system creates a more efficient and reliable patent system that…
Jun 23, 2011
I thank the gentleman for offering the amendment, and I urge my colleagues to support it. I yield back the balance of my time.
Jun 23, 2011
Madam Chair, I rise to claim the time in opposition, although I support the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Jun 23, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I oppose the motion to recommit and urge my colleagues to defeat it. The America Invents Act is the culmination of 6 years of effort. During this time, the House and Senate Judiciary Committees conducted 23 hearings on patent…
Jun 23, 2011
Madam Chair, the Conyers amendment to tie the changes proposed in the America Invents Act to future changes that would be made in foreign law is unworkable. I oppose providing a trigger in U.S. law that leaves our patent system at the…
Jun 23, 2011
Madam Chair, this amendment strikes the prior- user rights provision from the bill. I strongly oppose this amendment. The bill expands prior-user rights--a strong, pro-job, pro- manufacturing provision. This provision will help bring…
Jun 23, 2011
Madam Chair, I think this is a good amendment. I urge my colleagues to support it. I yield back the balance of my time.
Jun 23, 2011
Madam Chair, I just want to say to the gentlewoman from Wisconsin that I appreciate her offering the amendment, and I urge my colleagues to support it.
Jun 23, 2011
Madam Chair, I claim the time in opposition, although I support the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Jun 23, 2011
Madam Chair, I understand the underlying point of the Member's amendment, and I want to make it clear that my interpretation of this amendment and its intent is to highlight the problem posed by entities that pose as financial or…
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