§ 161. Patents for plants
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Whoever invents or discovers and asexually reproduces any distinct and new variety of plant, including cultivated sports, mutants, hybrids, and newly found seedlings, other than a tuber propagated plant or a plant found in an uncultivated state, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.
The provisions of this title relating to patents for inventions shall apply to patents for plants, except as otherwise provided.
(July 19, 1952, ch. 950, 66 Stat. 804; Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1259, 68 Stat. 1190.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 31, part (R.S. 4886, amended
(1)Mar. 3, 1897, ch. 391, § 1, 29 Stat. 692,
(2)May 23, 1930, ch. 312, § 1, 46 Stat. 376,
(3)Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 450, § 1, 53 Stat. 1212).
The provision relating to plants in the corresponding section of existing statute is made a separate section.
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- July 19, 1952, ch. 950
- 66 Stat. 804
- Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1259
- 68 Stat. 1190
- Mar. 3, 1897, ch. 391, § 1
- 29 Stat. 692
- May 23, 1930, ch. 312, § 1
- 46 Stat. 376
- Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 450, § 1
- 53 Stat. 1212
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§ 161
Patents for plants
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ActJuly 19, 1952, ch. 950
Stat.66 Stat. 804
ActSept. 3, 1954, ch. 1259
Stat.68 Stat. 1190
ActMar. 3, 1897, ch. 391, § 1
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