MPEP § 2307.05 — Board Action on Related Files (Annotated Rules)

§2307.05 Board Action on Related Files

USPTO MPEP version: BlueIron's Update: 2025-12-31

This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 2307.05, including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.

Board Action on Related Files

This section addresses Board Action on Related Files. Contains: 2 permissions.

Key Rules

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PTAB Jurisdiction

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MPEP GuidancePermittedAlways
[mpep-2307-05-1057e4303f6bfc5a7ab3de6c]
Board May Require Paper in Related Application
Note:
The Board can order a paper to be filed in a related application to notify the examiner of relevant facts such as party admissions or prior art.

Occasionally, the Board may order that a paper be filed in a related application. Generally, the paper will notify the examiner of a fact, such as a party admission or prior art, that may be relevant to examination of the related case.

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Statutory Authority for Examination

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MPEP GuidancePermittedAlways
[mpep-2307-05-bc1c60bd0153c8ff4679ced1]
Board May Order Paper on Related Case
Note:
The Board may order a paper be filed to notify the examiner of relevant facts, such as party admissions or prior art, in related cases.

Occasionally, the Board may order that a paper be filed in a related application. Generally, the paper will notify the examiner of a fact, such as a party admission or prior art, that may be relevant to examination of the related case.

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Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP

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BlueIron Last Updated: 2025-12-31