The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a proposed rule for recognizing privileged communications between clients and non-attorney patent agents and forgein patent practitioners at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
This new rule, however, will not affect the duty of disclosure and candor before the Office under 37 CFR 1.56.
The Office is soliciting comments from the public on this proposed rulemaking. Written comments must be received on or before December 19, 2016 to ensure consideration.
