H.R. 1778 would amend title 35, United States Code, to allow the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to accept late filings in certain cases of unintentional delay.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editAuthorizes the wikiDirector of the United States Patent and beTrademark Office (USPTO) to accept any application or other filing made by an applicant for, or owner of, a patent or trademark after the firstapplicable deadline, as the Director considers appropriate, if the applicant or owner files a petition within 30 days after such deadline showing that the delay was unintentional. Deems such a petition denied if the Director has not made a decision within 60 days. Provides that the Director's decision is not subject to providejudicial review.

Deems that the 30-day period to file a detailed summary ofpetition after the bill!)deadline begins on the date of enactment of this Act for trademark applicants or owners.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/20/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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== Points in Favor ==

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