1973 Senate Hearings on Patent Law Reform (S. 1321)
July 19, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings represent the legislative record for potential changes to how intellectual property rights and patent protections were structured in the 1970s.
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Patent holders and applicants
The proposed revisions in S. 1321 would alter the legal framework governing the acquisition and maintenance of patent rights.
U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
The committee is responsible for evaluating and potentially advancing the legislative changes proposed in the bill.
Last recorded activity July 19, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearings were held on September 11, 12, and 14, 1973.
- The proceedings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
- The hearings were held pursuant to the authority granted by S. Res. 56.
- The primary subject of the hearings was the review of S. 1321, a bill concerning patent law revision.
- The document covers the first session of the Ninety-third Congress.
Why It Matters
The hearings represent the legislative record for potential changes to how intellectual property rights and patent protections were structured in the 1970s.
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Legislative Authorization
The hearings were explicitly authorized by S. Res. 56, demonstrating the formal procedural requirements for Senate subcommittee investigations.
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