Historical and Revision Notes
Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 152 ([Feb. 1, 1952, ch. 4, § 2], [66 Stat. 4]).
Language is changed.
Amendments
2011—[Pub. L. 112–29] struck out “of this title” after “181”.
1999—[Pub. L. 106–113] substituted “Commissioner of Patents” for “Commissioner” wherever appearing.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2011 Amendment
Amendment by [Pub. L. 112–29] effective upon the expiration of the 1-year period beginning on Sept. 16, 2011, and applicable to proceedings commenced on or after that effective date, see section 20(l) of [Pub. L. 112–29], set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
Effective Date of 1999 Amendment
Amendment by [Pub. L. 106–113] effective 4 months after Nov. 29, 1999, see section 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4731] of [Pub. L. 106–113], set out as a note under section 1 of this title.