37 CFR § 42.9 — Action by patent owner. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 42.9 Action by patent owner.
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 42.9, 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 § 42.9 — Action by patent owner.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
42.9 Action by patent owner.
- (a) Entire interest. An owner of the entire interest in an involved application or patent may act to the exclusion of the inventor ( see § 3.71 of this title).
- (b) Part interest. An owner of a part interest in the subject patent may move to act to the exclusion of an inventor or a co-owner. The motion must show the inability or refusal of an inventor or co-owner to prosecute the proceeding or other cause why it is in the interests of justice to permit the owner of a part interest to act in the trial. In granting the motion, the Board may set conditions on the actions of the parties.
[Added, 77 FR 48612, Aug. 14, 2012, effective Sept. 16, 2012]