IPA patent 7.8.4.3-bias-as-a-result-of-contact-with-parties-outside-of-hearing — IP Australia Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure – 7.8.4.3 Bias as a Result of Contact with Parties Outside of Hearing

Also in this Chapter: ​​​​​ 7.8.4.1 Rules 7.8.4.2 Waiving of Objection of Bias by Standing by until Decision Issued ​​​​​​​ 7.8.4.4 Bias as a Result of Other Proceedings Involving the Same Parties Related Chapters: 7.8.2.3 Contact with Parties Outside of Hearing Private communication with the parties on matters before a hearing officer could result in allegations of bias. Hearing officers are not to participate in such communications (see 7.8.2.3 Contact with Parties Outside of Hearing ).