Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
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No, an assignee of a part interest in a patent application cannot inspect the application without the consent of the inventor or other assignees. According to MPEP 106.01, the assignee of a part interest may not have access to the application file wrapper or be granted access to the subject matter of the application without the applicant’s consent. This restriction is in place to protect the interests of all parties involved in the patent application process.