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H.R. 4524 (98th)

A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to clarify certain provisions relating to filing of patent applications in foreign countries.

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18 November 1983

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Summary

Amends the patent laws to modify the procedure for filing a patent application in a foreign country to eliminate the need for a license for modifications of explanatory information transmitted to or filed in a foreign country for patents on which no secrecy order has been issued. Eliminates criminal penalties for the failure to obtain a license for a patent application that is not subject to a secrecy order.

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