# Legal Processes
> **US Patent and Trademark Office** · Final rule. · Published 2001-09-12 · Effective 2001-09-12 · 66 FR 47387
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-22854
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Patent and Trademark Office
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 47387
- **CFR reference:** 37 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 2001-09-12
- **Effective date:** 2001-09-12
- **Commerce docket:** Docket No. 010808202-1202-01
## Abstract

The United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO" or "Office") is implementing rules relating to civil actions and claims involving the Office. Specifically, the rules provide procedures for service of process, for obtaining Office documents and employee testimony, for indemnifying employees, and for making a claim against the Office under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/09/12/01-22854/legal-processes)
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