Patent Law FAQ

This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.

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Yes, an assignee of the entire interest in a patent application can grant inspection rights to others. According to MPEP 106.01, the assignee of the entire interest has the same rights as the inventor and may authorize anyone to inspect the application. This authority stems from the assignee’s complete ownership of the patent application.