37 CFR § 11.111 — Former or current Federal Government (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 11.111 Former or current Federal Government
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 11.111, including 3 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 § 11.111 — Former or current Federal Government
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
11.111 Former or current Federal Government employees.
A practitioner who is a former or current Federal Government employee shall not engage in any conduct which is contrary to applicable Federal ethics law, including conflict of interest statutes and regulations of the department, agency or commission formerly or currently employing said practitioner.
[Added 78 FR 20180, Apr. 3, 2013, effective May 3, 2013]