35 U.S.C. § 161: Plant patents

Citation: 35 U.S.C. § 161

Type: Statute

Jurisdiction: Federal

Issuing body: U.S. Congress

Status: In force

Section 161 authorizes plant patents, and plant patents follow the utility patent rules on term. The patent basics guide cites it alongside the utility and design patent provisions.

Related guides.

• Patent Basics for Litigation, with a Glossary

Sources.

• Cornell LII: 35 U.S.C. § 161

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