Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026
Bill Summary
Prohibits the use of adversarial patents, which are patents that are primarily used to sue others for infringement rather than to create new products. Bans the practice of buying up patents for the sole purpose of launching lawsuits.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 4, 2026
- Jun 4, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects companies and individuals who hold or are accused of infringing patents, as it limits the ability to use patents as a means of litigation. It also impacts patent trolls, which are entities that use patents to sue others, by restricting their ability to engage in this practice.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
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Documents
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Bill Details
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