Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RL31379The “Hatch-Waxman” Act: Selected Patent- Related IssuesApril 1, 2002Wendy H. SchachtSpecialist in Science and TechnologyResources, Science, and Industry DivisionJohn R. ThomasVisiting Scholar in Economic Growth and EntrepreneurshipResources, Science, and Industry Division