United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 15. COMMERCE AND TRADE |
Chapter 22. TRADEMARKS |
SubChapter III. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
§ 1123. Rules and regulations for conduct of proceedings in Patent and Trademark Office
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The Director shall make rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, for the conduct of proceedings in the Patent and Trademark Office under this chapter.
Prior Provisions
Amendments
1999—Pub. L. 106–113 substituted “Director” for “Commissioner”.
1975—Pub. L. 93–596 substituted “Patent and Trademark Office” for “Patent Office”.
Effective Date Of Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 106–113 effective 4 months after
Amendment by Pub. L. 93–596 effective
Miscellaneous
Repeal of inconsistent provisions, effect of this chapter on pending proceedings and existing registrations and rights under prior acts, see notes set out under section 1051 of this title.
Transfer Of Functions
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of Commerce, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of Commerce, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 5, of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff.