Historical and Revision Notes

Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 33, part (R.S. 4888, amended (1) Mar. 3, 1915, ch. 94, § 1, 38 Stat. 958, (2) May 23, 1930, ch. 312, § 2, 46 Stat. 376).

The first paragraph is the provision in R.S. 4888 (see section 112). The second paragraph is not in the statute but represents the actual practice.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

2011—Puspan. L. 112–29 struck out “of this title” after “112”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2011 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. 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 Puspan. L. 112–29, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.