Recent proposals, pilots, and final rules

U.S. Trademark Law: Rules of Practice & Federal Statutes

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Prior compilations of the Trademark rules and statutes are available.

All attorneys and agents practicing before the USPTO in trademark or patent matters are subject to the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct set forth in 37 C.F.R. §§ 11.101 et. seq. and disciplinary jurisdiction under 37 C.F.R. § 11.19(a). Additionally, unauthorized individuals who represent others before the USPTO are subject to the disciplinary jurisdiction of the USPTO. See 37 C.F.R. § 11.19(a).

Recent final rules

Notices of proposed rulemaking and comments

Pilots