35 U.S.C. § 114: Models, specimens

35 U.S.C. 114: Models, specimensText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-124 (October 15, 2026).

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§114. Models, specimens

The Director may require the applicant to furnish a model of convenient size to exhibit advantageously the several parts of his invention.

When the invention relates to a composition of matter, the Director may require the applicant to furnish specimens or ingredients for the purpose of inspection or experiment.

( July 19, 1952, ch. 950 , 66 Stat. 799 ; Pub. L. 106-113, div. B, § 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4732(a)(10)(A)] , Nov. 29, 1999 , 113 Stat. 1536 , 1501A–582; Pub. L. 107-273, div. C, title III, § 13206(b)(1)(B) , Nov. 2, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1906 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 34, part (R.S. 4890 and 4891).

The change in language in the second paragraph broadens the requirement for specimens.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2002⁠—Pub. L. 107-273 made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 106-113. See 1999 Amendment note below.

1999⁠—Pub. L. 106-113, as amended by Pub. L. 107-273, substituted “Director” for “Commissioner” in two places.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1999 Amendment

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