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§ 11.49 — Burden Of Proof

37 C.F.R. § 11.49

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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.

37 C.F.R. § 11.45 37 C.F.R. § 11.50

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