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35 U.S.C. 164 Assistance of the Department of Agriculture. - Patent Laws
35 U.S.C. 164 Assistance of the Department of Agriculture.
The President may by Executive order direct the Secretary of Agriculture, in accordance with the requests of the Director, for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this title with respect to plants (1) to furnish available information of the Department of Agriculture, (2) to conduct through the appropriate bureau or division of the Department research upon special problems, or (3) to detail to the Director officers and employees of the Department.
(Amended Nov. 29, 1999, Public Law 106-113, sec. 1000(a)(9), 113 Stat. 1501A-582 (S. 1948 sec. 4732(a)(10)(A)).)
CHAPTER 16 DESIGNS
171 Patents for designs.
172 Right of priority.
173 Term of design patent.
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