U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

§ 501.1 - Purpose.

The purpose of this part is to provide for the administration of a uniform patent policy for the Government with respect to the rights in inventions made by Government employees and to prescribe rules and regulations for implementing and effectuating such policy.

[61 FR 40999, Aug. 7, 1996]