Regulatory AlertsPatents (Public Officers) Regulations 1933
The Government of the Virgin Islands enacted these regulations to govern patent control, expense allocation, and financial awards for inventions created by public officers. The Governor determines whether the officer or government retains controlling rights, thereby dictating who bears patenting costs and how commercial proceeds are shared. An appointed Awards Committee investigates claims and recommends financial awards, which the Governor may modify upon material changes while guaranteeing that previously paid award amounts cannot be reduced.
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