Where can I find information about derivation proceedings at the USPTO?

The MPEP 2314 provides guidance on where to find information about derivation proceedings at the USPTO. It states:

“For further information, see 37 CFR part 42, subpart E; see also the Board’s Patent Trial Practice Guide available at www.uspto.gov/patents-application-process/appealing-patent-decisions/resources/board-trial-rules-and-practice.”

To learn more about derivation proceedings, you should consult:

• The Code of Federal Regulations (37 CFR part 42, subpart E)
• The USPTO’s Patent Trial Practice Guide

These resources provide comprehensive information on the rules, procedures, and practices related to derivation proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

To learn more:

• derivation proceedings
• USPTO resources
• PTAB guidelines
• patent trial rules