37 C.F.R. PART 10--REPRESENTATION OF OTHERS BEFORE THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
TITLE 37--Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
CHAPTER I--UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
PART 10--REPRESENTATION OF OTHERS BEFORE THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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| Removing names from the register.
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| Individuals who may practice before the Office in trademark and other non-patent cases.
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| Refusal to recognize a practitioner.
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| Signature and certificate for correspondence filed in the Patent and Trademark Office.
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| Canons and Disciplinary Rules.
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| Maintaining integrity and competence of the legal profession.
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| Disclosure of information to authorities.
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| Communications concerning a practitioner's services.
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| Direct contact with prospective clients.
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| Communication of fields of practice.
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| Firm names and letterheads.
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| Division of fees among practitioners.
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| Agreements restricting the practice of a practitioner.
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| Acceptance of employment.
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| Withdrawal from employment,
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| Aiding unauthorized practice of law.
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| Forming a partnership with a non-practitioner.
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| Preservation of confidences and secrets of a client.
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| Refusing employment when the interest of the practitioner may impair the practitioner's independent professional judgment.
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| Withdrawal when the practitioner becomes a witness.
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| Avoiding acquisition of interest in litigation or proceeding before the Office.
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| Limiting business relations with a client.
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| Refusing to accept or continue employment if the interests of another client may impair the independent professional judgment of the practitioner.
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| Settling similar claims of clients.
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| Avoiding influence by others than the client.
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| Failing to act competently.
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| Limiting liability to client.
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| Representing a client zealously.
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| Representing a client within the bounds of the law.
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| Communicating with one of adverse interest.
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| Threatening criminal prosecution.
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| Action as a public official.
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| Statements concerning officials.
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| Practitioner candidate for judicial office.
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| Avoiding even the appearance of impropriety.
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| Preserving identity of funds and property of client.
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| Reprimand, suspension or exclusion.
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| Initiating a disciplinary proceeding; reference to an administrative law judge.
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| Conference between Director and practitioner; resignation.
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| Administrative law judge; appointment; responsibilities; review of interlocutory orders; stays.
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| Representative for Director or respondent.
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| Proof; variance; amendment of pleadings.
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| Proposed findings and conclusions; post-hearing memorandum.
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| Initial decision of administrative law judge.
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| Appeal to the Commissioner.
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| Decision of the Commissioner.
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| Review of Commissioner's final decision.
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| Suspended or excluded practitioner.
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| Notice of suspension or exclusion.
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| Petition for reinstatement.
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