35 USC 9: Classification of patents
Text contains those laws in effect on January 4, 1995
From Title 35-PATENTSPART I-PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICECHAPTER 1-ESTABLISHMENT, OFFICERS, FUNCTIONS
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§9. Classification of patents
The Commissioner may revise and maintain the classification by subject matter of United States letters patent, and such other patents and printed publications as may be necessary or practicable, for the purpose of determining with readiness and accuracy the novelty of inventions for which applications for patent are filed.
(July 19, 1952, ch. 950,
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §6 note (June 10, 1898, ch. 430, §1,
Changes in language are made.