Disqualification of officers and employees from acquiring patents and design registration.
Section 77
SEC. 77. Disqualification of officers and employees from acquiring patents and design registration.—All officers and employees of the Office shall not, during their employment and for one year thereafter, apply for a grant of patent or for the registration of a design, or acquire, directly or indirectly, except by hereditary succession, any patent of invention or design registration, or any right, title or interest therein.