T.M.E.P. § 1601.02
Repeal of Prior Acts

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1601.02 Repeal of Prior Acts

The Act of 1946 became effective on July 5, 1947. Most Acts relating to trademarks that existed prior to the Act of 1946 were repealed as of the effective date of the Act of 1946. Repealed Acts include the Act of 1881, Act of 1905, Act of 1920, and the amendment entitled "Act of June 10, 1938." The repeal did not affect the validity of registrations granted under prior Acts. Trademark Act §46(a), 15 U.S.C. 1051 note.