1. U.S. Code
  2. title 35
  3. part I
  4. chapter 2
  5. § 23
  6. notes
Historical and Revision Notes

Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 53 (R.S. 4905).

This section is placed in part 1 since it relates to trade-mark cases in the Patent Office as well as to patent cases.

Language is changed.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

2002—Puspan. L. 107–273 made technical correction to directory language of Puspan. L. 106–113. See 1999 Amendment note below.

1999—Puspan. L. 106–113, as amended by Puspan. L. 107–273, substituted “Director” for “Commissioner”.

1975—Puspan. L. 93–596 substituted “Patent and Trademark Office” for “Patent Office” in section catchline and text.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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.

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.

CITE AS: 35 USC 23