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US Code · Through Public Law 119-103 (09/02/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 2185: Prior art

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  1. Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  2. CHAPTER 23—DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY

In connection with applications for patents covered by this subchapter, the fact that the invention or discovery was known or used before shall be a bar to the patenting of such invention or discovery even though such prior knowledge or use was under secrecy within the atomic energy program of the United States.

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