What actions take place at the Board during a derivation proceeding?

Actions at the Board during a derivation proceeding are beyond the scope of MPEP Chapter 2300. The MPEP 2314 states:

“Action at the Board during a derivation proceeding is beyond the scope of this Chapter.”

For detailed information on Board actions during derivation proceedings, refer to the following resources:

• 37 CFR part 42, subpart E
• The Board’s Patent Trial Practice Guide

To learn more:

• derivation proceedings
• Patent Trial and Appeal Board
• PTAB
• patent trials
• USPTO