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Foreign Patent Documents

MPEP § 901.05 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 0900 - Prior Art, Search, Classification, and Routing › MPEP § 901.05

(b) and 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) . … 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) .

Housing and Civil Enforcement Section—Fair Housing Act

Justice Manual § 8-2.231 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 8: Civil Rights › 8-2.000 - Enforcement Of Civil Rights Civil Statutes › Justice Manual § 8-2.231

The Fair Housing Act forbids discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status (families with children under age 18), national origin, or disability in the sale, rental, advertising, … . § 3614(b)(1); (2) any breach of a HUD conciliation agreement, 42 U.S.C § 3614(b)(2); (3) requests by the Secretary of HUD to enforce HUD subpoenas in federal district court, 42 U.S.C. § 3614(c); and

Amendments and Other Replies After Final Rejection or Action

MPEP § 714.12 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 0700 - Examination of Applications › MPEP § 714.12

Applicant's submissions concerning the prior art exception under 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) or prior art disqualification under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(c) are entitled to being considered even after a final … . 102(b)(2)(C) or disqualified under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(c) .

Application Filed Without All Pages of Specification

MPEP § 601.01(d) · Federal · Agency guidance

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

An application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) prior to December 18, 2013 or a design application is entitled to a filing date if the application contains something that can be construed as a written description … If the application is not a design application and was filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) on or after December 18, 2013, the application is entitled to a filing date if it is filed with a specification, with

Waiver of Tariff Requirements and Petitions or Complaints for Remedial Relief

Docket No. PL20-7-000 (2020-05-21): Waiver of Tariff Requirements and Petitions or Complaints for Remedial Relief · Federal · Agency guidance

FERC Policy Statements › Waiver of Tariff Requirements and Petitions or Complaints for Remedial Relief

Applicants could refile pending waiver requests as appropriate. 5 16 U.S.C. §§ 824d, 824e (2018). 6 15 U.S.C. §§ 717c, 717d (2018). 7 See 16 U.S.C. § 824d(c)-(d); 15 U.S.C. § 717c(c)-(d). 8 16 U.S.C … ). 17 18 C.F.R. § 35.1(a) (2019). 18 18 C.F.R. § 35.2(b) and (c)(1) (2019). 19 See 18 C.F.R. § 35.1(e) (“No public utility shall, directly or indirectly, demand, charge, collect or receive any rate

Notification of Refusal

MPEP § 2920.05(a) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 2900 - International Design Applications › MPEP § 2920.05(a)

. patent or U.S. patent application publication used in a grounds of refusal (e.g., a rejection under 35 U.S.C. 102 or 103 ). … . patent or U.S. patent application publication used in a grounds of refusal (e.g., a rejection under 35 U.S.C. 102 or 103 ).

The “Invention”

MPEP § 2133.03(c) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 2100 - Patentability › MPEP § 2133.03(c)

Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102   Conditions for patentability; novelty and loss of right to patent. … Clark Inc., 163 F.3d 1326, 1333, 49 USPQ2d 1001, 1006-07 (Fed.

Computer-Generated Electronic Images

MPEP § 1504.01(a) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 1500 - Design Patents › MPEP § 1504.01(a)

See In re Hruby, 373 F.2d 997, 1001, 153 USPQ 61, 66 (CCPA 1967) (design of water fountain patentable design for an article of manufacture). … Suggest amendments that would bring the claim into compliance with 35 U.S.C. 171 .

Letter concludes that subject to the limits established by 12 U.S.C. § 92a and 12 C.F.R. part 9, a national bank may exercise fiduciary powers in any state without obtaining a state money transmitter license (05/20/2020)

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 1167 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Letter concludes that subject to the limits established by 12 U.S.C. § 92a and 12 C.F.R. part 9, a national bank may exercise fiduciary powers in any state without obtaining a state money transmitter license (05/20/2020)

Nelson, 517 U.S. 25, 34 (1996). 13 12 C.F.R. § 9.7. 14 Twelve U.S.C. § 92a expressly makes certain state laws applicable. See, e.g., 12 U.S.C. § 92a(f). … the Client Trust, which is consistent with the authority granted to trustees by Delaware law.18 Thus, the Bank’s activities are well within the scope of its federally authorized fiduciary powers.

Letter finds that a national bank may adopt corporate governance provisions of Model Business Corporation Act (MBCA) and engage in a share exchange to ensure that newly formed parent holding company will own 100 percent of shares of bank.

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 891 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Letter finds that a national bank may adopt corporate governance provisions of Model Business Corporation Act (MBCA) and engage in a share exchange to ensure that newly formed parent holding company will own 100 percent of shares of bank.

Clarke, 998 F.2d 1416 (8th Cir. 1993) (permitting interim merger of national bank that froze out minority shareholders). 18 See 12 U.S.C. § 215a(b)-(d). … Clarke, 998 F.2d 1416 (8th Cir. 1993) (permitting interim merger of national bank that froze out minority shareholders). 18 See 12 U.S.C. § 215a(b)-(d).

Registration of Trade Dress

TMEP § 1202.02 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO TMEP › Chapter 1200 - Substantive Examination of Applications › TMEP § 1202.02

Trade dress constitutes a "symbol" or "device" within the meaning of §2 of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C.  §1052 . Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. … Mktg.Displays, Inc ., 532 U.S. 23, 28-29, 58 USPQ2d 1001, 1004-05 (2001); Two Pesos , 505 U.S. at 775, 23 USPQ2d at 1086; In re Morton-Norwich Prods., Inc. , 671 F.2d 1332, 1343, 213 USPQ 9, 17 (C.C.P.A

Coverage for Vaccines

VT Insurance Bulletin #238 · Vermont · Agency guidance

Vermont DFR Insurance Bulletins › Coverage for Vaccines

On September 17, 2025, VDH used the authorities of 18 V.S.A. § 2, 18 V.S.A. § 126, and 26 V.S.A. … On September 17, 2025, VDH used the authorities of 18 V.S.A. § 2, 18 V.S.A. § 126, and 26 V.S.A.

Evaluation of Declarations or Affidavits under 37 CFR 1.130(a)

MPEP § 717.01(a)(1) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 0700 - Examination of Applications › MPEP § 717.01(a)(1)

See 35 U.S.C. 100 (note) and MPEP § 2159 . … See MPEP § 716.10 and In re Katz, 687 F.2d 450, 455, 215 USPQ 14, 18 (CCPA 1982).

Adjudication

USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 8, Pt. K, Ch. 3 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USCIS Policy Manual › Volume 8 - Admissibility › Part K - False Claim to U.S. Citizenship › USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 8, Pt. K, Ch. 3

[13] See 18 U.S.C. 911 . Whenever such “criminal conviction” is used in this section, it refers to a conviction under 18 U.S.C. 911. [14] See Pichardo v. … [13] See 18 U.S.C. 911 . Whenever such “criminal conviction” is used in this section, it refers to a conviction under 18 U.S.C. 911. [14] See Pichardo v. INS, 216 F. 3d 1198 (9th Cir. 2000).

CPSC OGC Advisory Opinion No. 54

CPSC OGC Advisory Opinion No. 54 (1973) · Federal · Agency guidance

CPSC Office of General Counsel Advisory Opinions › CPSC OGC Advisory Opinion No. 54

Control #1461 TDzenitis:dg:12/18, 1973 be: Congressional Relations Secretary Executive Director Bureau of Compliance Sincerely, Original siGned by Michael A. Brown Michael A. … Control #1461 TDzenitis:dg:l2/18, 1973 be: Congressional Relations Secretary Executive Director Bureau of Compliance Sincerely, Original signed by Michael A. Brown Michael A.

Facilitating Real Estate-Related Transactions Affected by COVID-19

FDIC FIL-43-2020 · Federal · Agency guidance

FDIC Financial Institution Letters › Facilitating Real Estate-Related Transactions Affected by COVID-19

No. 100-1001, pt. 1, at 19 (1988); 133 Cong. Rec. 33047-33048 (1987). 4 12 U.S.C. 3331. 5 12 U.S.C. 3339. 6 Id. 7 12 U.S.C. 3350(5). … As such, the interim final rule will be effective on [INSERT 32 12 U.S.C. 4802(a). 33 12 U.S.C. 4802. 18 DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL

Statutory and Treaty Requirements

Justice Manual § 9-35.011 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-35.000 - International Prisoner Transfers › Justice Manual § 9-35.011

www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-oia/list-participating-countriesgovernments ] The basic requirements and procedures for transfer are set forth in these international agreements and in the enabling statute (18 … U.S.C. §§ 4100 – 4115).

Withdrawal of CFTC Staff Advisory 20-34 on Accepting Virtual Currencies from Customers into Segregation.

CFTC Letter No. 25-41 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › Withdrawal of CFTC Staff Advisory 20-34 on Accepting Virtual Currencies from Customers into Segregation.

Stablecoins Act (“GENIUS Act”) was signed into law on July 18, 2025.4 The GENIUS Act establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. … Stablecoins Act (“GENIUS Act”) was signed into law on July 18, 2025.4 The GENIUS Act establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins.

Advice of "Rights" of Grand Jury Witnesses

Justice Manual § 9-11.151 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-11.000 - Grand Jury › Justice Manual § 9-11.151

U.S.C. § 1955). … If you have retained counsel, the grand jury will permit you a reasonable opportunity to step outside the grand jury room to consult with counsel if you so desire. tion of 18 U.S.C. § 1955).

FinCEN Correspondence with the American Gaming Association Regarding Sports Betting Conducted on Behalf of Third Parties

FinCEN Guidance, FinCEN Correspondence with the American Gaming Association Regarding Sports Betting Conducted on Behalf of Third Parties, 2014-12-24 · Federal · Agency guidance

FinCEN Guidance (alerts, advisories, notices, bulletins, fact sheets) › FinCEN Correspondence with the American Gaming Association Regarding Sports Betting Conducted on Behalf of Third Parties

Together, the PASPA, the Interstate Wire Act of 1961 (18 U.S.C. § 1084), the Travel Act of 1961 (18 U.S.C. § 1952), and the Illegal Gambling Business Act of 1970 (18 U.S.C. § 1955) prohibit sports betting … (e) and 31 CFR § 1010.314; see also 18 U.S.C. 1956 and 1957.