GovInfo.gov Announces Milestone Release: The 1997 Edition of Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations Now Available
Washington D.C. – GovInfo.gov, the U.S. government’s official source for legislative and regulatory information, is pleased to announce a significant update to its comprehensive archives: the bulk data release of the 1997 edition of Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This release, made public on August 21, 2025, at 11:48 AM, marks a crucial step in ensuring broad public access to historical government documents.
Title 37 of the CFR specifically covers “Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights,” a vital area of law that governs intellectual property rights within the United States. The inclusion of the 1997 edition of this title provides researchers, legal professionals, historians, and the general public with direct access to the regulations that were in effect during that period. This historical context is invaluable for understanding the evolution of intellectual property law and its impact on innovation and creativity.
The availability of this data in bulk format empowers a wide range of users to conduct in-depth analyses, build custom applications, and integrate this information into various research platforms. GovInfo.gov’s commitment to providing free and open access to government publications is underscored by this release. By making these historical regulations accessible in a machine-readable format, GovInfo.gov is fostering greater transparency and facilitating a deeper understanding of the legal frameworks that shape our society.
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The annual editions represent a snapshot of regulations at a specific point in time, and the 1997 edition of Title 37 offers a valuable glimpse into the regulatory landscape of intellectual property during that era.
This release is part of GovInfo.gov’s ongoing efforts to digitize, preserve, and make accessible the vast repository of U.S. government information. As a service of the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), GovInfo.gov is dedicated to providing a single, unified source for the official publications of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government.
We encourage all interested parties to explore the newly available 1997 edition of Title 37 of the CFR on GovInfo.gov. This release is a testament to the importance of historical record-keeping and the power of open access to government information.
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