USPTO employees are subject to various conflict-of-interest laws and regulations regarding patent matters. MPEP 1702 references several important statutes and regulations: 18 U.S.C. 203 and 18 U.S.C. 205: These statutes prohibit government employees from prosecuting or aiding in the prosecution of patent applications before the USPTO. 5 CFR Chapter XVI: Regulations promulgated by the Office…

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