Patent Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Question 1

What is the primary ethical duty of a patent practitioner?

Accepted Answer

Provide competent representation

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Create advertising

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Seek media coverage

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Reduce filing fees

Question 2

What regulation governs ethics for patent practitioners?

Accepted Answer

37 CFR Part 11

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USPTO Fee Guide

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35 U.S.C. § 101

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MPEP Chapter 2

Question 3

What is considered a conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

Dual representation without consent

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Missed deadline

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Public disclosure

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Nonpayment

Question 4

When must a practitioner withdraw from a case?

Accepted Answer

If ethical rules are breached

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If client pays late

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At personal discretion

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Upon media inquiry

Question 5

What must a practitioner do when filing a paper with the USPTO?

Accepted Answer

Submit truthfully and properly

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Submit extra copies

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Add branding

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Attach advertisements

Question 6

What is prohibited by USPTO rules?

Accepted Answer

False representations

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Legal research

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Client follow-up

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Prompt filings

Question 7

How should confidential client information be handled?

Accepted Answer

Kept confidential

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Shared with all staff

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Posted online

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Sold to marketers

Question 8

What action must be taken if a mistake is discovered in a filing?

Accepted Answer

Fix and report if needed

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Ignore the mistake

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Blame client

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Delay correction

Question 9

What does the duty of candor involve?

Accepted Answer

Full disclosure

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Refusing discovery

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Redacting details

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Patent enforcement