37 CFR § 104.11 — Scope and purpose. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 104.11 Scope and purpose.
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 104.11, including 0 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Official MPEP § 104.11 — Scope and purpose.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
104.11 Scope and purpose.
- (a) This subpart sets forth the procedures to be followed when a summons and complaint is served on the Office or on the Director or an employee in his or her official capacity.
- (b) This subpart is intended, and should be construed, to ensure the efficient administration of the Office and not to impede any legal proceeding.
- (c) This subpart does not apply to subpoenas, the procedures for which are set out in subpart C.
- (d) This subpart does not apply to service of process made on an employee personally on matters not related to official business of the Office or to the official responsibilities of the employee.
[Added, 66 FR 47387, Sept. 12, 2001, effective Sept. 12, 2001]