§ 262. Joint owners

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In the absence of any agreement to the contrary, each of the joint owners of a patent may make, use, offer to sell, or sell the patented invention within the United States, or import the patented invention into the United States, without the consent of and without accounting to the other owners.

(July 19, 1952, ch. 950, 66 Stat. 810; Pub. L. 103–465, title V, § 533(b)(3), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4989.)

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July 19, 1952, ch. 950
66 Stat. 810
Pub. L. 103–465, title V, § 533(b)(3)
108 Stat. 4989
Pub. L. 103–465

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ActJuly 19, 1952, ch. 950

Stat.66 Stat. 810

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–465, title V, § 533(b)(3)

Stat.108 Stat. 4989

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–465

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