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# 35 U.S.C. § 266 - Repealed. Pub. L. 89–83, § 8, July 24, 1965, 79 Stat. 261]

## Notes

Section, act July 19, 1952, ch. 950, § 1, 66 Stat. 811, provided for issuance of patents to government employees without fees.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of RepealRepeal effective three months after July 24, 1965, see section 7(a) of Pub. L. 89–83, set out as an Effective Date of 1965 Amendment note under section 41 of this title.