S. 708: RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-25):
Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive Patent Rights Act of 2025 or the RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025
This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption for injunctive relief in patent infringement cases. Specifically, if a court enters a final judgment finding infringement of a right secured by patent, the patent owner shall be entitled to a rebuttable presumption that the court should grant a permanent injunction with respect to that infringing conduct.
(In 2006, the U.S. Supreme Court held in eBay v. MercExchange that patent holders do not have an automatic right to a permanent injunction in a patent infringement case.)
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 708 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 708?
S. 708 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 708 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).