§ 173. Term of design patent
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Patents for designs shall be granted for the term of 15 years from the date of grant.
(July 19, 1952, ch. 950, 66 Stat. 805; Pub. L. 97–247, § 16, Aug. 27, 1982, 96 Stat. 321; Pub. L. 103–465, title V, § 532(c)(3), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4987; Pub. L. 112–211, title I, § 102(7), Dec. 18, 2012, 126 Stat. 1532.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 77 (R.S. 4931). Language is changed slightly.
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- July 19, 1952, ch. 950
- 66 Stat. 805
- Pub. L. 97–247, § 16
- 96 Stat. 321
- Pub. L. 103–465, title V, § 532(c)(3)
- 108 Stat. 4987
- Pub. L. 112–211, title I, § 102(7)
- 126 Stat. 1532
- Pub. L. 112–211
- Pub. L. 103–465
- Pub. L. 97–247
- section 103 of Pub. L. 112–211
- section 17(a) of Pub. L. 97–247
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§ 173
Term of design patent
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ActJuly 19, 1952, ch. 950
Stat.66 Stat. 805
Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–247, § 16
Stat.96 Stat. 321
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–465, title V, § 532(c)(3)
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