37 CFR § 42.122 — Multiple proceedings and (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 42.122 Multiple proceedings and
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 42.122, 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 § 42.122 — Multiple proceedings and
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42.122 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 inter partes 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 inter partes review for which joinder is requested. The time period set forth in § 42.101(b) shall not apply when the petition is accompanied by a request for joinder.
[Added, 77 FR 48680, Aug. 14, 2012, effective Sept. 16, 2012]