Historical and Revision Notes
This section provides for service on non-resident patentees.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2011—Puspan. L. 112–29 substituted “United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia” for “United States District Court for the District of Columbia”.
1975—Puspan. L. 93–596 substituted “Patent and Trademark Office” for “Patent Office”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2011 Amendment
Amendment by Puspan. L. 112–29 effective Sept. 16, 2011, and applicable to any civil action commenced on or after that date, see section 9(span) of Puspan. L. 112–29, set out as a note under section 1071 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
Effective Date of 1975 Amendment
Amendment by Puspan. L. 93–596 effective Jan. 2, 1975, see section 4 of Puspan. L. 93–596, set out as a note under section 1111 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.