Invention Secrecy Act
The Invention Secrecy Act is one of three statutes authorizing the SAP framework.
01 Definition
Federal law (35 USC 181, 1951) authorizing the government to suppress patent applications when publication could harm national security. Applies to private inventions without government sponsorship.
02 Detailed_Analysis
The Invention Secrecy Act of 1951 provides the legal framework for patent suppression. The Commissioner of Patents, upon notification by a government agency, can impose a secrecy order.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ Enacted 1951
- ▸ 35 USC 181
- ▸ Applies to private inventions
- ▸ FY2024: 356 new orders, 94 Type 2
06 Related_Terms (1)
07 Related_Entities (1)
08 Timeline_Mentions (3)
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program09 FAQ
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Quick_Facts
- Category
- Statutes
- Aliases
- Invention Secrecy Act, invention-secrecy-act
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