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35 U.S.C. § 101. — Inventions patentable · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 35/§ 101

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35 U.S.C. § 101.Chapter 10

§ 101

Inventions patentable

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Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.

Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)

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