Historical and Revision Notes

Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 44 (R.S. 4895).

Language is changed and the reference to reissue is omitted in view of the general provision in section 251.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

1975—Pub. L. 93–596 substituted “Patent and Trademark Office” for “Patent Office”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1975 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 93–596 effective Jan. 2, 1975, see section 4 of Pub. L. 93–596, set out as a note under section 1111 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.