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§ 10.138 Contested case. - PATENT RULES
§ 10.138 Contested case.
Upon the filing of an answer by the respondent, a disciplinary proceeding shall be regarded as a contested case within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. 24. Evidence obtained by a subpoena issued under 35 U.S.C. 24 shall not be admitted into the record or considered unless leave to proceed under 35 U.S.C. 24 was previously authorized by the administrative law judge.
[Added 50 FR 5183, Feb. 6, 1985, effective Mar. 8, 1985]
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