What types of patent proceedings can the Board assume jurisdiction over?
The Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) has broad authority to assume jurisdiction over various types of patent proceedings. According to MPEP 2312, the Board can take control of:
- Regular patent applications
- Reexamination proceedings
- Reissue applications
- Issued patents with derivation petitions
The MPEP specifically states:
“The Board may assume jurisdiction of any application, including those involved in reexamination proceeding(s) or reissue application(s), or any issued patent in which a petition for derivation has been filed.”
This comprehensive authority allows the Board to intervene in a wide range of patent-related matters when necessary.
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Topics:
MPEP 2300 - Interference And Derivation Proceedings,
MPEP 2312 - Board May Assume Jurisdiction,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure