# 37 CFR § 104.11: Scope and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.11

## Section

- **Citation:** 37 CFR § 104.11
- **Heading:** Scope and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 37—Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE > SUBCHAPTER B—ADMINISTRATION > PART 104—LEGAL PROCESSES > Subpart B—Service of Process

## Text

(a) This subpart sets forth the procedures to be followed when a summons and complaint is served on the Office or on the Director or an employee in his or her official capacity.
(b) This subpart is intended, and should be construed, to ensure the efficient administration of the Office and not to impede any legal proceeding.
(c) This subpart does not apply to subpoenas, the procedures for which are set out in subpart C.
(d) This subpart does not apply to service of process made on an employee personally on matters not related to official business of the Office or to the official responsibilities of the employee.

## Nearby sections

- [37 CFR § 104.1 § 104.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.1.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.2 § 104.2 Address for mail and service; telephone number.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.2.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.3 § 104.3 Waiver of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.3.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.4 § 104.4 Relationship of this Part to the Federal Rules of Civil or Criminal Procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.4.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.11 § 104.11 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.11.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.12 § 104.12 Acceptance of service of process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.12.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.21 § 104.21 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.21.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.22 § 104.22 Demand for testimony or production of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.22.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.23 § 104.23 Expert or opinion testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.23.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.24 § 104.24 Demands or requests in legal proceedings for records protected by confidentiality statutes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.24.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.31 § 104.31 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.31.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.32 § 104.32 Procedure for requesting indemnification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.32.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.41 § 104.41 Procedure for filing claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.41.md)
- [37 CFR § 104.42 § 104.42 Finality of settlement or denial of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.42.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-37-104.11. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.