35 U.S.C. § 187Chapter 17
§187. Nonapplicability to certain persons
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§187. Nonapplicability to certain persons
The prohibitions and penalties of this chapter shall not apply to any officer or agent of the United States acting within the scope of his authority, nor to any person acting upon his written instructions or permission.
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §157 (Feb. 1, 1952, ch. 4, §7, 66 Stat. 6).
Language is changed.
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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