1. Regulations
  2. title 37
  3. chapter I
  4. part 41
  5. subpart A
  6. § 41.11

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§ 41.11 - Ex Parte communications in inter partes proceedings.

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.

AUTHORITY: 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2), 3(a)(2)(A), 21, 23, 32, 41, 134, 135, and Public Law 112-29.

SOURCE: 69 FR 50003, Aug. 12, 2004, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 37 CFR 41.11