[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 35USC188]
TITLE 35--PATENTS
PART II--PATENTABILITY OF INVENTIONS AND GRANT OF PATENTS
CHAPTER 17--SECRECY OF CERTAIN INVENTIONS AND FILING APPLICATIONS IN
FOREIGN COUNTRY
Sec. 188. Rules and regulations, delegation of power
The Atomic Energy Commission, the Secretary of a defense department,
the chief officer of any other department or agency of the Government
designated by the President as a defense agency of the United States,
and the Secretary of Commerce, may separately issue rules and
regulations to enable the respective department or agency to carry out
the provisions of this chapter, and may delegate any power conferred by
this chapter.
(July 19, 1952, ch. 950, 66 Stat. 808.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., Sec. 158 (Feb. 1, 1952, ch