37 CFR § 11.901 — Savings clause. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 11.901 Savings clause.
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 11.901, 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 § 11.901 — Savings clause.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
11.901 Savings clause.
- (a) A disciplinary proceeding based on conduct engaged in prior to the effective date of these regulations may be instituted subsequent to such effective date, if such conduct would continue to justify disciplinary sanctions under the provisions of this part.
- (b) No practitioner shall be subject to a disciplinary proceeding under this part based on conduct engaged in before the effective date hereof if such conduct would not have been subject to disciplinary action before such effective date.
[Added 78 FR 20180, Apr. 3, 2013, effective May 3, 2013]