§ 41.128. Sanctions.
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/us/cfr/t37/s§ 41.128·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)The Board may impose a sanction against a party for misconduct, including:
(1)Failure to comply with an applicable rule or order in the proceeding;
(2)Advancing a misleading or frivolous request for relief or argument; or
(3)Engaging in dilatory tactics.
(b)Sanctions include entry of:
(1)An order holding certain facts to have been established in the proceeding;
(2)An order expunging, or precluding a party from filing, a paper;
(3)An order precluding a party from presenting or contesting a particular issue;
(4)An order precluding a party from requesting, obtaining, or opposing discovery;
(5)An order excluding evidence;
(6)An order awarding compensatory expenses, including attorney fees;
(7)An order requiring terminal disclaimer of patent term; or
(8)Judgment in the contested case.