42 USC 2185: Prior art
Text contains those laws in effect on January 4, 1995
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 22-INDIAN HOSPITALS AND HEALTH FACILITIESDivision A-Atomic EnergySUBCHAPTER XII-PATENTS AND INVENTIONS
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§2185. Prior art
In connection with applications for patents covered by this subchapter, the fact that the invention or discovery was known or used before shall be a bar to the patenting of such invention or discovery even though such prior knowledge or use was under secrecy within the atomic energy program of the United States.
(Aug. 1, 1946, ch. 724, title I, §155, as added Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1073, §1,
Transfer of Functions
Atomic Energy Commission abolished and functions transferred by sections 5814 and 5841 of this title. See also Transfer of Functions notes set out under those sections.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 2190 of this title.