The prohibitions and penalties of this chapter shall not apply to any officer or agent of the United States acting within the scope of his authority, nor to any person acting upon his written instructions or permission.

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Terms Used In 35 USC 187

  • officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
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