Conduct and Misconduct: A New Disciplinary Framework for Patent Agents under the Draft Patents Rules

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The draft amendments to the Patents Rules, 2003 seek to bring both conduct and misconduct of patent agents within a clear disciplinary framework. This piece walks through the proposed code, procedures and consequences that may soon shape everyday patent practice.

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