37 CFR § 11.705 — Firm names and (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 11.705 Firm names and
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 11.705, 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 § 11.705 — Firm names and
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
11.705 Firm names and letterheads.
- (a) A practitioner shall not use a firm name, letterhead or other professional designation that violates § 11.701 . A trade name may be used by a practitioner in private practice if it does not imply a connection with a government agency or with a public or charitable legal services organization and is not otherwise in violation of § 11.701 .
- (b) [Reserved]
- (c) The name of a practitioner holding a public office shall not be used in the name of a law firm, or in communications on its behalf, during any substantial period in which the practitioner is not actively and regularly practicing with the firm.
[Added 78 FR 20180, Apr. 3, 2013, effective May 3, 2013]