35 U.S.C. § 4747
CERTAIN VESTING OF FUNCTIONS CONSIDERED TRANSFERS.
“For purposes of this subtitle, the vesting of a function in a department or office pursuant to reestablishment of an office shall be considered to be the transfer of the function.
“For purposes of this subtitle, the vesting of a function in a department or office pursuant to reestablishment of an office shall be considered to be the transfer of the function.