Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
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Inventors or applicants can control access to their patent application by assignees through explicit consent or denial. As outlined in MPEP 106.01, the applicant has the right to decide whether to grant or deny access to the application, especially in cases involving part interest assignees. This control mechanism allows inventors to protect sensitive information or maintain strategic advantage during the patent prosecution process. Applicants can communicate their consent or denial of access to the USPTO, which will then enforce these preferences regarding application inspection.