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35 U.S.C. 266: Repealed. Pub. L. 89–83, § 8 , July 24, 1965 , 79 Stat. 261Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 35-PATENTSCHAPTER 27-GOVERNMENT INTERESTS IN PATENTS

§266. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–83, § 8 , July 24, 1965 , 79 Stat. 261

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

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Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal 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.