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§ 10.145 Proof; variance; amendment of pleadings. - PATENT RULES
§ 10.145 Proof; variance; amendment of pleadings.
In case of a variance between the evidence and the allegations in a complaint, answer, or reply, if any, the administrative law judge may order or authorize amendment of the complaint, answer, or reply to conform to the evidence. Any party who would otherwise be prejudiced by the amendment will be given reasonable opportunity to meet the allegations in the complaint, answer, or reply, as amended, and the administrative law judge shall make findings on any issue presented by the complaint, answer, or reply as amended.
[Added 50 FR 5184, Feb. 6, 1985, effective Mar. 8, 1985]
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