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”.
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.