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U.S. Code / Title 35 — Patents / Part II—Patentability of Inventions and Grant…

Title 35Chapter

Chapter 16—Designs

Contents

§ 171. Patents for designs
§ 172. Right of priority
§ 173. Term of design patent

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Cite as: Title 35, U.S. Code
Edition: United States Code, 2024 Edition
Current through: 01/06/2025

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Current text and notes (House OLRC)GPO edition on govinfo About the Statutes at Large

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Congress amends the Code often. Check the current text and the notes at the official source, and read any regulations and court decisions that apply.

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