37 CFR 11.49 - Burden of proof.

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§ 11.49 - Burden of proof.

In a disciplinary proceeding, the OED Director shall have the burden of proving the violation by clear and convincing evidence and a respondent shall have the burden of proving any affirmative defense by clear and convincing evidence.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 500; 15 U.S.C. 1123; 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2), 32, 41; Sec. 1, Pub. L. 113-227, 128 Stat. 2114

source: 69 FR 35452, June 24, 2004, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 37 CFR 11.49