37 CFR § 11.506 — Restrictions on right to (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 11.506 Restrictions on right to
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 11.506, 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 § 11.506 — Restrictions on right to
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
11.506 Restrictions on right to practice.
A practitioner shall not participate in offering or making:
- (a) A partnership, shareholders, operating, employment, or other similar type of agreement that restricts the right of a practitioner to practice after termination of the relationship, except an agreement concerning benefits upon retirement; or
- (b) An agreement in which a restriction on the practitioner’s right to practice is part of the settlement of a client controversy.
[Added 78 FR 20180, Apr. 3, 2013, effective May 3, 2013]