37 CFR § 41.1 — Policy. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 41.1 Policy.
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 41.1, including 0 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Official MPEP § 41.1 — Policy.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
41.1 Policy.
- (a) Scope. Part 41 governs appeals and interferences before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Sections 1.1 to 1.36 and 1.181 to 1.183 of this title also apply to practice before the Board, as do other sections of part 1 of this title that are incorporated by reference into part 41.
- (b) Construction. The provisions of Part 41 shall be construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive resolution of every proceeding before the Board.
- (c) Decorum. Each party must act with courtesy and decorum in all proceedings before the Board, including interactions with other parties.
[Added, 65 FR 52916, Aug. 31, 2000, effective Oct. 2, 2000; para. (a) revised, 77 FR 46615, Aug. 6, 2012, effective Sept. 16, 2012]