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 PUBLIC LAW 99-616—NOV. 6, 1986

100 STAT. 3485

Public Law 99-616 99th Congress An Act

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To amend the patent laws implementing the Patent Cooperation Treaty.

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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That this Act may 35 USC 351 note. be cited as the "Act to authorize the United States to participate in chapter II of the Patent Cooperation Treaty". 28 UST 7645. SEC. 2. (a) Section 351(a) of title 35, United States Code, is amended by striking out ", excluding chapter II thereof". (b) Section 351(b) of title 35, United States Code, is amended by striking out "excluding part C thereof". (c) Section 351(g) of title 35, United States Code, is amended by— (1) striking out "term" and inserting in lieu thereof "terms"; (2) inserting "and 'International Preliminary Examining Authority' " after "Authority"; and (3) striking out "means" and inserting in lieu thereof "mean". (d) Section 361(d) of title 35, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "(d) The international fee, and the transmittal and search fees prescribed under section 376(a) of this part, shall either be paid on filing of an international application or within such later time as may be fixed by the Commissioner.". SEC. 3. The item relating to section 362 in the analysis for chapter 36 of title 35, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "362. International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority.".

SEC. 4. Section 362 of title 35, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "§362. International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority "(a) The Patent and Trademark Office may act as an International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority with respect to international applications in accordance with the terms and conditions of an agreement which may be concluded with the International Bureau, and may discharge all duties required of such Authorities, including the collection of handling fees and their transmittal to the International Bureau. "(b) The handling fee, preliminary examination fee, and any additional fees due for international preliminary examination shall be paid within such time as may be fixed by the Commissioner.". SEC. 5. Section 364(a) of title 35, United States Code, is amended by(a) striking out "or', first occurrence and inserting in lieu thereof","; (b) inserting "International Preliminary Examining Authority" after "Authority, or"; and

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