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§ 10.149 Burden of proof. - Appendix R Patent Rules
§ 10.149 Burden of proof.
In a disciplinary proceeding, the Director shall have the burden of proving his or her case by clear and convincing evidence and a respondent shall have the burden of proving any affirmative defense by clear and convincing evidence.
[Added 50 FR 5184, Feb. 6, 1985, effective Mar. 8, 1985]
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