New Legislation Introduced By the U.S. Senate Regarding Aftermarket Parts… Posted on June 26, 2009 by admin S.1368 Title: A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement of design patents for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture. Sponsor: Sen Whitehouse, Sheldon [RI] (introduced 6/25/2009) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 6/25/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. ————————