Where can I find additional information on USPTO employee restrictions?
For additional information on restrictions applicable to USPTO employees, you can refer to MPEP § 1701. The MPEP section on restrictions upon employees of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states:
See MPEP § 1701 for additional restrictions on Office employees.
MPEP § 1701 provides more detailed guidance on various ethical considerations and restrictions for USPTO employees, including conflicts of interest, outside employment, and post-employment restrictions. This section is an important resource for understanding the full scope of rules and regulations that apply to USPTO employees and former employees.
For more information on USPTO employees, visit: USPTO employees.
Topics:
MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment,
MPEP 309 - Restrictions Upon Employees of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure