37 CFR § 11.305 — Impartiality and decorum of the (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 11.305 Impartiality and decorum of the
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 11.305, 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 § 11.305 — Impartiality and decorum of the
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11.305 Impartiality and decorum of the tribunal.
A practitioner shall not:
- (a) Seek to influence a judge, hearing officer, administrative law judge, administrative patent judge, administrative trademark judge, juror, prospective juror, employee or officer of the Office, or other official by means prohibited by law;
- (b) Communicate ex parte with such a person during the proceeding unless authorized to do so by law, rule or court order; or
- (c) [Reserved]
- (d) Engage in conduct intended to disrupt any proceeding before a tribunal.
[Added 78 FR 20180, Apr. 3, 2013, effective May 3, 2013]