Statutes and regulations

Opposition

TMEP § 1904.04 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO TMEP › Chapter 1900 - Madrid Protocol › TMEP § 1904.04

Trademark Act §68(a)(2), 15 U.S.C. §1141h(a)(2) , provides that a request for extension of protection is subject to opposition under Trademark Act §13. … ) a notification of refusal based on the filing of an opposition; or (2) a notification of the possibility that an opposition may be filed after expiration of the 18 month period. 15 U.S.C. §1141h(c)(1

Conversion to or from a Provisional Application

MPEP § 601.01(c) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 0600 - Parts, Form, and Content of Application › MPEP § 601.01(c)

[Editor Note: Applicable to patent applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111 on or after December 18, 2013. … [Editor Note: Applicable to patent applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111 on or after December 18, 2013.

Complete Application

MPEP § 601.01 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 0600 - Parts, Form, and Content of Application › MPEP § 601.01

. 111(a) on or after December 18, 2013. … [Editor Note: Paragraphs (b) and (c)(1) to (3) are applicable to patent applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111 before December 18, 2013.

Area 3—Government Information—General Information for Particular Case Types (Including Jurisdiction and Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies)

Justice Manual § 4-6.332 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 4: Civil › 4-6.000 - Federal Programs › Justice Manual § 4-6.332

See 5 U.S.C. § 552(e). … Parham , 60 Cal.2d 378, 384 P.2d 1001, cert. denied, 377 U.S. 945, reh'g denied 379 U.S. 873 (1964). For the procedure to be followed in the event of an adverse decision, see North Carolina v.

Administrative Forfeiture Policy

Justice Manual § 9-112.110 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-112.000 - Administrative And Judicial Forfeiture › Justice Manual § 9-112.110

When pursuing administrative forfeiture might create the appearance that the Government is circumventing the time limits on administrative forfeiture set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 983(a), the forfeiture should

Definitions

MPEP § 2310.02 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 2300 - Interference and Derivation Proceedings › MPEP § 2310.02

A transcript of an ex parte deposition or a declaration under 28 U.S.C. 1746 may be used as an affidavit. Board means the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. … 35,United States Code; and a transitional business-method review under section 18 of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act.

Motor Vehicle and Aircraft Theft—Notification Requirements

Justice Manual § 9-61.114 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-61.000 - Crimes Involving Property › Justice Manual § 9-61.114

In addition, the Assistant United States Attorney shall remind the investigative agency of the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 5001, if such may be applicable.

Section 44 and §66(a) Applications and Distinctiveness

TMEP § 1212.08 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO TMEP › Chapter 1200 - Substantive Examination of Applications › TMEP § 1212.08

In applications based on §44(d), §44(e), or §66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1126(d) , §1126(e) , §1141f(a) , registration may be sought under §2(f) as to the entire mark upon showing that the mark … See In re Etablissements Darty et Fils , 759 F.2d 15, 18, 225 USPQ 652, 654 (Fed. Cir. 1985).

Limiting Goods and Services to the Number of Classes for Which Filing Fees Are Paid

TMEP § 1401.04(b) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO TMEP › Chapter 1400 - Classification and Identification of Goods and Services › TMEP § 1401.04(b)

See 15 U.S.C. §1112 ; 37 C.F.R. §2.86(a) . An application that includes more than one class is called a combined or multiple-class application. See TMEP §§1403–1403.05 . … The examining attorney will not question the sufficiency of the filing fee in a §66(a) application lasses in an electronically filed §1 or §44 application submitted on or after January 18, 2025.

Letter addresses the interaction of the legal lending limit and 371D. Bank proposes to make a loan to an unrelated entity that will construct a new bank building. The amount of the loan would exceed the bank's 15 % general lending limit. However, under 371D, a national bank may invest in bank premises and make loans to any corporation holding the premises of the bank in an amount not to exceed 100% of the bank's capital stock (absent certain other requirements being satisfied). The letter concludes that the more specific statute, 371D, controls over the more general LLL statute.

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 950 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Letter addresses the interaction of the legal lending limit and 371D. Bank proposes to make a loan to an unrelated entity that will construct a new bank building. The amount of the loan would exceed the bank's 15 % general lending limit. However, under 371D, a national bank may invest in bank premises and make loans to any corporation holding the premises of the bank in an amount not to exceed 100% of the bank's capital stock (absent certain other requirements being satisfied). The letter concludes that the more specific statute, 371D, controls over the more general LLL statute.

O Comptroller of the Currency Administrator of National Banks Washington, DC 20219 December 18, 2002 Interpretive Letter #950 12USC … USC 371D Re: Loans made by a national bank to an entity used as part of the bank’s like-kind exchange of bank premises Dear [ ]: This letter is in response to your October 18

Waiver of Rules

TMEP § 1708 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO TMEP › Chapter 1700 - Petitions, Requests for Reinstatement, and Other Matters Submitted to Director › TMEP § 1708

In re Sotheby’s Inc. , 18 USPQ2d 1969, 1970 (Comm’r Pats. 1989). A party will not be excused from compliance with the rules because the results in a particular case may be harsh. … . §§1058 , 1141k ), or a renewal application under §9 (15 U.S.C

Petitions and Matters Decided by the Director of International Patent Legal Administration

MPEP § 1002.02(p) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 1000 - Matters Decided by Various U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Officials › MPEP § 1002.02(p)

35 U.S.C. 111(a) to an application filed under 35 U.S.C. 371 . 6. … Petitions dealing with PCT related issues in an application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) (such as applications where there is a potential claim for benefit under 35 U.S.C. 365 ). 18.

Approval for bank to make a direct, noncontrolling, minority equity investment in a joint venture structured as a limited liability corporation with an unaffiliated mortgage company. 02/16/99

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 853 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Approval for bank to make a direct, noncontrolling, minority equity investment in a joint venture structured as a limited liability corporation with an unaffiliated mortgage company. 02/16/99

See 12 U.S.C. § 371c(b)(1)(E), (2)(A). 12 C.F.R. § 25.22(c)(1). 18 12 C.F.R. § 25.12(a) defines an affiliate as “any company that controls, is controlled by, or is under common 19 control with … See 12 U.S.C. § 371c(b)(1)(E), (2)(A). 12 C.F.R. § 25.22(c)(1). 18 12 C.F.R. § 25.12(a) defines an affiliate as “any company that controls, is controlled by, or is under common 19 control with

Correction of 35 U.S.C. 119 and 35 U.S.C. 120 Benefits

MPEP § 1481.03 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 1400 - Correction of Patents › MPEP § 1481.03

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., 518 F.3d 1353, 1362, 86 USPQ2d 1001, 1007-08 (Fed. Cir. 2008) and Amgen v. Hoffman-La Roche, 580 F.3d 1340, 1352-1354, 92 USPQ2d 1289, 1298-1300 (Fed. Cir. 2009). … Note that a patentee cannot obtain the safe harbor protection of 35 U.S.C 1353, 1362, 86 USPQ2d 1001, 1007-08 (Fed. Cir. 2008) and Amgen v.

Overview

Justice Manual § 9-8.001 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-8.000 - Principles of Federal Juvenile Prosecution › Justice Manual § 9-8.001

The Juvenile Delinquency Act (JDA) provides the statutory framework for prosecution of juveniles who come under federal jurisdiction. 18 U.S.C. §§ 5031 et seq .

Legal Concept of Prima Facie Obviousness

MPEP § 2142 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 2100 - Patentability › MPEP § 2142

Cir. 2008) (citing Graham, 383 U.S. at 17-18, 148 USPQ 459, 467 (1966)) 8 USPQ2d 1329, 1336 (Fed. … Cir. 2008) (citing Graham, 383 U.S. at 17-18, 148 USPQ 459, 467 (1966)).

Obscenity/Sexual Exploitation—Venue

Justice Manual § 9-75.400 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-75.000 - Child Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, and Obscenity › Justice Manual § 9-75.400

See 18 U.S.C. § 3237.

Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and/or Gender Dysphoria

NY Insurance Circular Letter No. 9 (2018) · New York · Agency guidance

New York DFS Insurance Circular Letters › Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and/or Gender Dysphoria

Law § 2607; 11 NYCRR § 52.72; 42 U.S.C. 300gg-1, et al.; 42 U.S.C. 18001, et al.; 45 C.F.R. Part 92 I. … The final rule became effective July 18, 2016 and incorporated the above-referenced protections marketplaces.

Bulletin 2000-12 Deadline for Complying with Article V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

SC Insurance Bulletin 2000-12 · South Carolina · Agency guidance

South Carolina Department of Insurance Bulletins › Bulletin 2000-12 Deadline for Complying with Article V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

Box 1001 05, Columbia, S.C. 29202-3105 Telephone: (803) 737-6160 BULLETIN 2000-12 (Issued upon November 3, 2000) TO: All Persons Authorized to Transact the Business of Insurance in South Carolina FROM: … Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act DATE: November 3, 2000 Purpose This Bulletin extends the date for persons licensed by the South Carolina Department of Insurance to comply with Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), 15 U.S.C

Extension of time-limited no-action relief for Shanghai Clearing House with regard to Section 5b(a) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Regulations thereunder.

CFTC Letter No. 22-07 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › Extension of time-limited no-action relief for Shanghai Clearing House with regard to Section 5b(a) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Regulations thereunder.

The 1 7 U.S.C. § 7a-1(a) (DCO registration requirement). 2 CFTC Letter No. 16-56 granted relief until May 31, 2017. … -04 (February 22, 2018), until July 31, 2021, by CFTC Letter No. 18-18 (July 31, 2018), and until July 31, 2022, by CFTC Letter No. 20-46 (Dec. 17, 2020). 3 CFTC Letter No .