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§ 41.11 - Appendix R Patent Rules
§ 41.11 Ex parte communications in inter partes proceedings.
An ex parte communication about an inter partes reexamination (subpart C of this part) or about a contested case (subparts D and E of this part) with a Board member, or with a Board employee assigned to the proceeding, is not permitted.
[Added, 69 FR 49959, Aug. 12, 2004, effective Sept. 13, 2004]
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