115.01 Applicable Rules
The conduct of an attorney or other authorized representative in proceedings before the Board is governed by Part 11 of 37 C.F.R., Subpart D – USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct (37 C.F.R. § 11.101 - 37 C.F.R. § 11.901 ).
Part 11 of 37 C.F.R., Subpart B – Recognition to Practice Before the USPTO, addresses the representation of others before the Office, including who is authorized to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (set out in 37 C.F.R. § 11.4 - 37 C.F.R. § 11.18 ). Part 11 of 37 C.F.R., Subpart C – Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings; Jurisdiction, Sanctions, Investigations, and Proceedings, addresses investigations and disciplinary proceedings (37 C.F.R. § 11.19 - 37 C.F.R. § 11.60 ).
In addition to the requirements specifically applicable to the conduct of practitioners, all parties in matters before the Board, whether represented by counsel or not, are expected to conduct their business with decorum and courtesy. [ Note 1.]
NOTES:
1. 37 C.F.R. § 2.192; MySpace Inc. v. Mitchell, 91 USPQ2d 1060, 1062 n.4 (TTAB 2009) (referencing 37 C.F.R. § 2.192).