Public Law 112-211 · S. 3486 · Became law

Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012

Official title: “To implement the provisions of the Hague Agreement and the Patent Law Treaty.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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It became law on December 18, 2012.

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