37 CFR § 42.400 — Procedure; pendency (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 42.400 Procedure; pendency
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 42.400, 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 § 42.400 — Procedure; pendency
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
42.400 Procedure; pendency
- (a) A derivation proceeding is a trial subject to the procedures set forth in subpart A of this part.
- (b) The Board may for good cause authorize or direct the parties to address patentability issues that arise in the course of the derivation proceeding.
[Added 77 FR 56068, Sept. 11, 2012, effective Mar. 16, 2013]