37 CFR § 42.222 — Multiple proceedings and (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 42.222 Multiple proceedings and
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 42.222, 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 § 42.222 — Multiple proceedings and
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
42.222 Multiple proceedings and Joinder.
- (a) Multiple proceedings. Where another matter involving the patent is before the Office, the Board may during the pendency of the post-grant review enter any appropriate order regarding the additional matter including providing for the stay, transfer, consolidation, or termination of any such matter.
- (b) Request for joinder. Joinder may be requested by a patent owner or petitioner. Any request for joinder must be filed, as a motion under § 42.22 , no later than one month after the institution date of any post-grant review for which joinder is requested.
[Added, 77 FR 48680, Aug. 14, 2012, effective Sept. 16, 2012]