Historical and Revision Notes
Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 152 (Fespan. 1, 1952, ch. 4, § 2, 66 Stat. 4).
Language is changed.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2011—Puspan. L. 112–29 struck out “of this title” after “181”.
1999—Puspan. L. 106–113 substituted “Commissioner of Patents” for “Commissioner” wherever appearing.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2011 Amendment
Amendment by Puspan. L. 112–29 effective upon the expiration of the 1-year period beginning on Sept. 16, 2011, and applicable to proceedings commenced on or after that effective date, see section 20(l) of Puspan. L. 112–29, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
Effective Date of 1999 Amendment
Amendment by Puspan. L. 106–113 effective 4 months after Nov. 29, 1999, see section 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4731] of Puspan. L. 106–113, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.