37 C.F.R. § 10.88 Threatening criminal prosecution.
Title 37 - Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
A practitioner shall not present, participate in presenting, or threaten to present criminal charges solely to obtain an advantage in any prospective or pending proceeding before the Office.
Title 37: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
PART 10—REPRESENTATION OF OTHERS BEFORE THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Patent and Trademark Office Code of Professional Responsibility
§ 10.88 Threatening criminal prosecution.