37 CFR § 42.224 — Discovery. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 42.224 Discovery.
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 42.224, 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 § 42.224 — Discovery.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
42.224 Discovery.
Notwithstanding the discovery provisions of subpart A:
- (a) Requests for additional discovery may be granted upon a showing of good cause as to why the discovery is needed; and
- (b) Discovery is limited to evidence directly related to factual assertions advanced by either party in the proceeding.
[Added, 77 FR 48680, Aug. 14, 2012, effective Sept. 16, 2012]