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§ 10.38 Agreements restricting the practice of a practitioner. - Appendix R Patent Rules
§ 10.38 Agreements restricting the practice of a practitioner.
(a) A practitioner shall not be a party to or participate in a partnership or employment agreement with another practitioner that restricts the right of a practitioner to practice before the Office after the termination of a relationship created by the agreement, except as a condition to payment of retirement benefits.
(b) In connection with the settlement of a controversy or suit, a practitioner shall not enter into an agreement that restricts the practitioner's right to practice before the Office.
[Added 50 FR 5177, Feb. 6, 1985, effective Mar. 8, 1985]
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