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TITLE 37--Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
CHAPTER I--UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
PART 10--REPRESENTATION OF OTHERS BEFORE THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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| Removing names from the register. |
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| Canons and Disciplinary Rules. |
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| Maintaining integrity and competence of the legal profession. |
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| Disclosure of information to authorities. |
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| Communications concerning a practitioner's services. |
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| Direct contact with prospective clients. |
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| Communication of fields of practice. |
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| Firm names and letterheads. |
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| Division of fees among practitioners. |
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| Agreements restricting the practice of a practitioner. |
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| Acceptance of employment. |
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| Withdrawal from employment, |
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| Aiding unauthorized practice of law. |
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| Forming a partnership with a non-practitioner. |
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| Preservation of confidences and secrets of a client. |
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| Refusing employment when the interest of the practitioner may impair the practitioner's independent professional judgment. |
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| Withdrawal when the practitioner becomes a witness. |
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| Avoiding acquisition of interest in litigation or proceeding before the Office. |
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| Limiting business relations with a client. |
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| Refusing to accept or continue employment if the interests of another client may impair the independent professional judgment of the practitioner. |
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| Settling similar claims of clients. |
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| Avoiding influence by others than the client. |
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| Failing to act competently. |
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| Limiting liability to client. |
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| Representing a client zealously. |
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| Representing a client within the bounds of the law. |
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| Communicating with one of adverse interest. |
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| Threatening criminal prosecution. |
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| Action as a public official. |
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| Statements concerning officials. |
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| Practitioner candidate for judicial office. |
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| Avoiding even the appearance of impropriety. |
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| Preserving identity of funds and property of client. |
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