37 CFR § 11.403 — Dealing with unrepresented (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 11.403 Dealing with unrepresented
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 11.403, 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 § 11.403 — Dealing with unrepresented
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
11.403 Dealing with unrepresented person.
In dealing on behalf of a client with a person who is not represented by a practitioner, a practitioner shall not state or imply that the practitioner is disinterested. When the practitioner knows or reasonably should know that the unrepresented person misunderstands the practitioner’s role in the matter, the practitioner shall make reasonable efforts to correct the misunderstanding. The practitioner shall not give legal advice to an unrepresented person, other than the advice to secure counsel, if the practitioner knows or reasonably should know that the interests of such a person are or have a reasonable possibility of being in conflict with the interests of the client.
[Added 78 FR 20180, Apr. 3, 2013, effective May 3, 2013]