1994—
Pub. L. 103–465 substituted “sale, offer for sale, or use” for “sale, or use” in introductory provisions.
Amendment by
Pub. L. 103–465 effective on date that is one year after date on which the WTO Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States [Jan. 1, 1995], with provisions relating to earliest filed patent application, see section 534(a), (b)(3) of
Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section
154 of this title.
Section effective 6 months after Aug. 23, 1988, and, subject to enumerated exceptions, applicable only with respect to products made or imported after such effective date, see section 9006 of
Pub. L. 100–418, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section
271 of this title.