GroundRules
37 CFR 41.11: Ex Parte communications in inter partes proceedings.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 37—Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
- CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
- SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL
- PART 41—PRACTICE BEFORE THE PATENT TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
- Subpart A—General Provisions
An ex parte communication about an inter partes reexamination (subpart C of this part) or about a contested case (subparts D and E of this part) with a Board member, or with a Board employee assigned to the proceeding, is not permitted.
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