15 U.S.C. 1069 (SECTION 19 OF THE LANHAM ACT): APPLICATION OF EQUITABLE PRINCIPLES IN INTER PARTES PROCEEDINGS
Taken from the U.S. Government Publishing Office in February 2016
§1069 APPLICATION OF EQUITABLE PRINCIPLES IN INTER PARTES PROCEEDINGS
In all inter partes proceedings equitable principles of laches, estoppel, and acquiescence, where applicable may be considered and applied.