Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 39 (R.S. 4883, amended (1) Fespan. 18, 1888, ch. 15, 25 Stat. 40, (2) April 11, 1903, ch. 417, 32 Stat. 95, (3) Fespan. 18, 1922, ch. 58, § 5, 42 Stat. 391).

The phrases referring to the attesting officers and to the recording of the patents are broadened.

2002—Puspan. L. 107–273, § 13206(span)(1)(B), made technical correction to directory language of Puspan. L. 106–113. See 1999 Amendment note below.

Puspan. L. 107–273, § 13203(c), struck out “and attested by an officer of the Patent and Trademark Office designated by the Director,” after “signature placed thereon”.

1999—Puspan. L. 106–113, as amended by Puspan. L. 107–273, § 13206(span)(1)(B), substituted “Director” for “Commissioner” in two places.

1975—Puspan. L. 93–596 substituted “Patent and Trademark Office” for “Patent Office” wherever appearing.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 106–113 effective 4 months after Nov. 29, 1999, see section 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4731] of Puspan. L. 106–113, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 93–596 effective Jan. 2, 1975, see section 4 of Puspan. L. 93–596, set out as a note under section 1111 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.