Statutes and regulations

Applicants and Inventors

MPEP § 1806 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 1800 - Patent Cooperation Treaty › MPEP § 1806

See PCT Article 9 and PCT Rule 18 . The applicant can be an individual, corporate entity or other concern. … [Editor Note: Applicable to patent applications filed under 35 U.S.C ed under 35 U.S.C. 363 before September 16, 2012] In case of the death of the inventor, the legal representative (executor, administrator

Letter overrules Interpretive Letter #617 and permits national banks to invest in a SBIC that is in organization. (06/18/98)

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 832 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Letter overrules Interpretive Letter #617 and permits national banks to invest in a SBIC that is in organization. (06/18/98)

Comptroller of the Currency Administrator of National Banks Washington, DC 20219 June 18, 1998 Intepretive Letter #832 August 1998 12 U.S.C. 24(7) Dear [ ]: This is in response to your request … Fifteen U.S.C sed 15 U.S.C. 682(b) in 1997, we believe that the better view is that national banks have flexibility in the timing of their investments in SBICs.

Demonstrations—Procedures

Justice Manual § 9-65.881 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-65.000 - Protection Of Government Officials › Justice Manual § 9-65.881

Upon receipt of information indicating a violation or potential violation of 18 U.S.C. § 970, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), after notifying the Department of State and consulting with the

Applicable Refusals

TMEP § 1205.01(c)(iii) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO TMEP › Chapter 1200 - Substantive Examination of Applications › TMEP § 1205.01(c)(iii)

The statute prohibiting use of the Greek red cross on a white ground, or the designation "Red Cross" or "Geneva Cross," by unauthorized parties applies to "any insignia colored in imitation thereof." 18 … U.S.C. §706. 

The Federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994

MA Bulletin 1998-11 · Massachusetts · Agency guidance

Massachusetts Division of Insurance Bulletins › The Federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994

Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to: ite broad in its application, particularly within the so-called insurance fraud provisions contained within sections 1033 and 1034. 1 18 U.S.C. … Inform the person that a written consent from the Commissioner is required pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1033(e)(2); 3.

Reporting and Collection of Premium Taxes for Multi-State Surplus Lines Policies for the First and Second Quarters of 2012

MS Insurance Bulletin 2011-11 · Mississippi · Agency guidance

Mississippi Insurance Department Bulletins › Reporting and Collection of Premium Taxes for Multi-State Surplus Lines Policies for the First and Second Quarters of 2012

WEST STREET, SUITE 1001 WOOLFOLK BUILDING JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39201 www.mid.state.ms.us MAILING ADDRESS Post Office Box 79 Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0079 TELEPHONE: (601) 359-3569 FAX: (601) … Code Ann. § 83-21-18 to establish procedures for the allocation of premium taxes and fees, the Department will review such matters on a case by case basis.

Attachment to the Constitution

USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 12, Pt. D, Ch. 7 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USCIS Policy Manual › Volume 12 - Citizenship and Naturalization › Part D - General Naturalization Requirements › USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 12, Pt. D, Ch. 7

[9] See 50 U.S.C. 3811 . [10] See Section 1-101 of Proclamation 4771 of July 2, 1980 (PDF) , 94 Stat. 3775. See 50 U.S.C. 3806 . … See 50 U.S.C. 3802(a) . [11] See INA 316(a)(3) . [12] See INA 314 . [13] See Part I, Military Members and their Families [ 12 USCIS-PM I ]. n. [9] See 50 U.S.C. 3811 .

No-Action Relief from the Commodity Pool Operator Registration Requirement for Commodity Pool Operators of Certain Pooled Investment Vehicles Organized as Business Development Companies

CFTC Letter No. 12-40 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › No-Action Relief from the Commodity Pool Operator Registration Requirement for Commodity Pool Operators of Certain Pooled Investment Vehicles Organized as Business Development Companies

See ICA §55(a). 6 15 U.S.C. 80a-60. 7 15 U.S.C. 80a-18. 8 Pub. … See ICA §55(a). 6 15 U.S.C. 80a-60. 7 15 U.S.C. 80a-18. 8 Pub. L. 111-203, 124 Stat. 1376-2223 (2010). 9 See Section 721(a) of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Purpose and Background

USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 12, Pt. G, Ch. 1 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USCIS Policy Manual › Volume 12 - Citizenship and Naturalization › Part G - Spouses of U.S. Citizens › USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 12, Pt. G, Ch. 1

b) Married prior to filing Must be LPR at filing; no specified period required Not applicable; all must be in U.S. for interview and Oath Spouses of Deceased Service Members INA 319(d) g an LPR 18 … See 8 U.S.C. 1443a . See Part I, Military Members and their Families [ 12 USCIS-PM I ]. [6] See INA 319(d) .

Applicable Refusals

TMEP § 1205.01(a)(iv) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO TMEP › Chapter 1200 - Substantive Examination of Applications › TMEP § 1205.01(a)(iv)

The statute prohibiting use of the Red Crystal and Red Crescent symbols by unauthorized parties applies to "any sign or insignia made or colored in imitation thereof." 18 U.S.C. §706a. 

Neutral and Objective Criteria for Guiding Prosecutorial Discretion

Justice Manual § 8-3.300 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 8: Civil Rights › 8-3.000 - Enforcement Of Civil Rights Criminal Statutes › Justice Manual § 8-3.300

Government Attorneys shall enforce 18 U.S.C. § 249 in a neutral and objective manner. All prosecutions shall comport with the Principles of Federal Prosecution set forth in JM Chapter 9-27.000 .

Disruptive Actions to Combat Cyber and Intellectual Property Threats

Justice Manual § 9-50.204 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-50.000 - CHIP Guidance › Justice Manual § 9-50.204

agencies about available online technical disruption options—such as taking control of domain names, servers, or digital assets with lawful authority, remote access search warrants, or injunctions under 18 … U.S.C. §§ 1345 or 2521—and other disruption actions available to the Department, other U.S. government departments or agencies, foreign governments, and the private sector, including notifications and

Nonadmitted Insurance Reform

UT Insurance Bulletin 2011-4 · Utah · Agency guidance

Utah Insurance Department Bulletins and Orders › Nonadmitted Insurance Reform

Gooch, Commissioner DATE: August 18, 2011 RE: Implementation of federal Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act in Utah The purpose of this bulletin is to outline nationwide regulatory changes that will … . 3901(a)(4)) (15 U.S.C. § 8206(11)). ccept such insurance (15 U.S.C. § 8206(9))

Bank may pay retail commissions for mutual funds sold under a back-end loan structure and receive 12b-1 fees and contingent deterred sales charges as compensation. (09/30/97)

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 804 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Bank may pay retail commissions for mutual funds sold under a back-end loan structure and receive 12b-1 fees and contingent deterred sales charges as compensation. (09/30/97)

See 12 U.S.C. § 377. … See 15 U.S.C. § 80a-10(c).

Application Requirements and Appointment Procedure for Establishment of Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Board and Subcommittees

MS Insurance Bulletin 2011-9 · Mississippi · Agency guidance

Mississippi Insurance Department Bulletins › Application Requirements and Appointment Procedure for Establishment of Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Board and Subcommittees

WEST STREET, SUITE 1001 WOOLFOLK BUILDING JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39201 www.mid.state.ms.us MAILING ADDRESS Post Office Box 79 Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0079 TELEPHONE: (601) 359-3569 FAX: (601) 359-2474 … ## MISSISSIPPI INSURANCE DEPARTMENT BULLETIN 2011- 9 AMENDED, January 25, 2012 TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES FROM: MIKE CHANEY COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2011 SUBJECT: APPLICATION

Purpose and Background

USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 12, Pt. L, Ch. 1 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USCIS Policy Manual › Volume 12 - Citizenship and Naturalization › Part L - Revocation of Naturalization › USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 12, Pt. L, Ch. 1

[2] A criminal conviction under 18 U.S.C. 1425 results in automatic revocation of naturalization under INA 340(e) . [3] See Kungys v. United States , 485 U.S. 759, 767 (1988). … [7] The revocation must have been pursuant to INA 340(e) or 18 U.S.C. 1425 . [8] See INA 342 .

Interim Final Rule on Special Assessment Collection

FDIC FIL-58-2025 · Federal · Agency guidance

FDIC Financial Institution Letters › Interim Final Rule on Special Assessment Collection

. 553. 17 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). 18 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(1). … through 3521. 23 12 U.S.C. 4802. 24 Public Law 106–102, section 722, 113 Stat. 1338, 1471 (1999), 12 U.S.C. 4809. 25 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq. 26 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(3). 27 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

Right of Priority of Foreign Application

MPEP § 213 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 0200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority Claims › MPEP § 213

(2) Application under 35 U.S.C. 371 . … If a certified copy of the foreign application is not filed during the international stage in an international application in which the national stage commenced on or after December 18, 2013, a certified

Access to Records

TMEP § 109 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO TMEP › Chapter 0100 - General Information › TMEP § 109

18 U.S.C. §2071  Concealment, removal, or mutilation generally.

Application for Concurrent Use Registration Pursuant to Court Decree

TMEP § 1207.04(f) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO TMEP › Chapter 1200 - Substantive Examination of Applications › TMEP § 1207.04(f)

may issue a concurrent use registration pursuant to the final determination of a court of competent jurisdiction that more than one person is entitled to use the same or similar marks in commerce. 15 U.S.C … Holiday Inns, Inc. , 534 F.2d 312, 317-18, 189 USPQ 630, 633-34 (C.C.P.A.1976); cf. Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. v.