37 CFR 11.49 — Burden of proof

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37 CFR · MPEP Appendix R (Revision 01.2024)

37 CFR 11.49 — Burden of proof.

In a disciplinary proceeding, the OED Director shall have the burden of proving the violation by clear and convincing evidence and a respondent shall have the burden of proving any affirmative defense by clear and convincing evidence.

[Added, 73 FR 47650, Aug. 14, 2008, effective Sept. 15, 2008]

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