35 USC 187
Nonapplicability to certain persons

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§187. Nonapplicability to certain persons

The prohibitions and penalties of this chapter [35 USC § §181 et seq.] 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.