Title 37

PART 11 SUBPART D

Subpart D - USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct Source:78 FR 20201, Apr. 3, 2013, unless otherwise noted.

37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193SUBJGRP 193
Client-Practitioner Relationship
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.1SECTION 11.100
   11.100 [Reserved]
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.2SECTION 11.101
   11.101 Competence.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.3SECTION 11.102
   11.102 Scope of representation and allocation of authority between client and practitioner.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.4SECTION 11.103
   11.103 Diligence.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.5SECTION 11.104
   11.104 Communication.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.6SECTION 11.105
   11.105 Fees.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.7SECTION 11.106
   11.106 Confidentiality of information.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.8SECTION 11.107
   11.107 Conflict of interest; Current clients.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.9SECTION 11.108
   11.108 Conflict of interest; Current clients; Specific rules.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.10SECTION 11.109
   11.109 Duties to former clients.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.11SECTION 11.110
   11.110 Imputation of conflicts of interest; General rule.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.12SECTION 11.111
   11.111 Former or current Federal Government employees.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.13SECTION 11.112
   11.112 Former judge, arbitrator, mediator or other third-party neutral.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.14SECTION 11.113
   11.113 Organization as client.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.15SECTION 11.114
   11.114 Client with diminished capacity.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.16SECTION 11.115
   11.115 Safekeeping property.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.17SECTION 11.116
   11.116 Declining or terminating representation.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.18SECTION 11.117
   11.117 Sale of law practice.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.19SECTION 11.118
   11.118 Duties to prospective client.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.193.20SECTION 11.119-11.200
   11.119-11.200 [Reserved]
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.194SUBJGRP 194
Counselor
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.194.21SECTION 11.201
   11.201 Advisor.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.194.22SECTION 11.202
   11.202 [Reserved]
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.194.23SECTION 11.203
   11.203 Evaluation for use by third persons.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.194.24SECTION 11.204
   11.204 Practitioner serving as third-party neutral.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.194.25SECTION 11.205-11.300
   11.205-11.300 [Reserved]
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.195SUBJGRP 195
Advocate
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.195.26SECTION 11.301
   11.301 Meritorious claims and contentions.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.195.27SECTION 11.302
   11.302 Expediting proceedings.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.195.28SECTION 11.303
   11.303 Candor toward the tribunal.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.195.29SECTION 11.304
   11.304 Fairness to opposing party and counsel.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.195.30SECTION 11.305
   11.305 Impartiality and decorum of the tribunal.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.195.31SECTION 11.306
   11.306 Trial publicity.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.195.32SECTION 11.307
   11.307 Practitioner as witness.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.195.33SECTION 11.308
   11.308 [Reserved]
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.195.34SECTION 11.309
   11.309 Advocate in nonadjudicative proceedings.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.195.35SECTION 11.310-11.400
   11.310-11.400 [Reserved]
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.196SUBJGRP 196
Transactions With Persons Other Than Clients
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.196.36SECTION 11.401
   11.401 Truthfulness in statements to others.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.196.37SECTION 11.402
   11.402 Communication with person represented by a practitioner.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.196.38SECTION 11.403
   11.403 Dealing with unrepresented person.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.196.39SECTION 11.404
   11.404 Respect for rights of third persons.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.196.40SECTION 11.405-11.500
   11.405-11.500 [Reserved]
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.197SUBJGRP 197
Law Firms and Associations
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.197.41SECTION 11.501
   11.501 Responsibilities of partners, managers, and supervisory practitioners.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.197.42SECTION 11.502
   11.502 Responsibilities of a subordinate practitioner.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.197.43SECTION 11.503
   11.503 Responsibilities regarding non-practitioner assistance.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.197.44SECTION 11.504
   11.504 Professional independence of a practitioner.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.197.45SECTION 11.505
   11.505 Unauthorized practice of law.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.197.46SECTION 11.506
   11.506 Restrictions on right to practice.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.197.47SECTION 11.507
   11.507 Responsibilities regarding law-related services.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.197.48SECTION 11.508-11.700
   11.508-11.700 [Reserved]
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.198SUBJGRP 198
Information About Legal Services
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.198.49SECTION 11.701
   11.701 Communications concerning a practitioner's services.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.198.50SECTION 11.702
   11.702 Advertising.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.198.51SECTION 11.703
   11.703 Direct contact with prospective clients.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.198.52SECTION 11.704
   11.704 Communication of fields of practice and specialization.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.198.53SECTION 11.705
   11.705 Firm names and letterheads.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.198.54SECTION 11.706-11.800
   11.706-11.800 [Reserved]
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.199SUBJGRP 199
Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.199.55SECTION 11.801
   11.801 Registration, recognition and disciplinary matters.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.199.56SECTION 11.802
   11.802 Judicial and legal officials.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.199.57SECTION 11.803
   11.803 Reporting professional misconduct.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.199.58SECTION 11.804
   11.804 Misconduct.
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.199.59SECTION 11.805-11.900
   11.805-11.900 [Reserved]
37:1.0.1.3.9.4.199.60SECTION 11.901
   11.901 Savings clause.