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§ 11.49 Burden of proof. - Appendix R Patent Rules
§ 11.49 Burden of proof.
In a disciplinary proceeding, the OED Director shall have the burden of proving the violation by clear and convincing evidence and a respondent shall have the burden of proving any affirmative defense by clear and convincing evidence.
[Added, 73 FR 47650, Aug. 14, 2008, effective Sept. 15, 2008]
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